YOUNG POSSE is facing backlash over their new song “ADHD.” The often-controversial girl group has sparked outrage once again, triggering a flurry of criticism online.
After their recent release of Growing Pain Pt.1: Free, featuring the title track “Freestyle,” the song “ADHD” has come under fire. The teaser for the music video dropped on October 2, 2025, showing the group in their dorm.
Netizens quickly reacted, raising concerns about the appropriateness of the song’s title. “ADHD,” or Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a serious mental health condition. Comments on social media have been sharply divided.
One user tweeted, “Can’t wait for the day they disband.”
Another wrote, “When they’re not cosplaying black peoples, they’re cosplaying people with developmental disorders!!“
Critics argue that the song trivializes mental health issues, while supporters highlight that members of YOUNG POSSE actually share their personal experiences with ADHD through the lyrics.
Here’s a snippet from the song:
“Yeah, procrastinate, procrastinate / Put it off as long as I can / Nothing is easy, not a single thing…”
Some fans are defending the group. One remarked, “This is literally a song written by the members who have ADHD about their experience with ADHD.“
As the situation continues to develop, reactions are still pouring in, and YOUNG POSSE remains the center of a heated debate within the K-pop community.
The music video for “ADHD” is set to release on October 7, 2025, at 10:07 PM KST. Will this be another moment of controversy, or will it turn into a discussion about mental health awareness? Only time will tell.
