BIBI sparks controversy with bold performance at 'Waterbomb 2026'... Reveals philosophy of "worth the money" show

Singer BIBI revealed her performance philosophy related to her stage at ’Waterbomb Seoul 2026.’ The SBS variety show ″I Will Do Anything for You - Secretary Jin″ aired on the 28th, showing the process BIBI went through to prepare for the Waterbomb event. Lee Seo-jin and Kim Kwang-kyu accompanied BIBI as her managers on site, helping with stage preparations. Before going on stage, BIBI appeared nervous, repeatedly stretching to warm up and showing signs of pressure to the point her hands trembled. She stated, ″I have a performance philosophy that I must be worth the money,″ and expressed her mindset toward the performance by saying, ″I absolutely have to make the people who paid to come in enjoy themselves.″ She also mentioned, ″I have been preparing steadily for two to three months,″ indicating she had spent a long time preparing for this stage. She hinted that key productions, such as the topless scene, were thoroughly planned. On the main stage, BIBI delivered a shocking performance, including unzipping her wet jumpsuit to reveal a bikini top. The performance also included scenes such as kneeling under a male dancer’s microphone. Although she injured her elbow during the performance, BIBI said she was so focused on the stage that she didn’t even realize she had bruised. After the performance, controversy arose online over the level of explicitness in the performance. Some argued that the production was appropriate given that Waterbomb is an event restricted to those aged 19 and over, while others criticized the stage direction as excessively provocative. BIBI had previously experienced a situation in 2022 at Waterbomb where her bikini strap came undone, nearly exposing her body, and she had also performed a kiss with an audience member. Waterbomb is officially a performance event restricted to those aged 19 and over, and ID verification is required upon entry.