Kwon Eunbi is facing controversy over her sexy performance outfit at Seoul’s WATERBOMB festival.
The solo artist, known as the “WATERBOMB Goddess,” covered Beyoncé’s “Crazy In Love” in a performance that immediately went viral. But her bold look sparked heavy criticism online.
It got so heated that some called the outfit “misogynistic,” igniting a polarized debate in the K-pop community.
“Misogyny!” Kwon Eunbi’s Sexy “WATERBOMB” Performance Outfit Sparks Heavily Divided Reactions
Despite the mixed reactions, Eunbi’s popularity surged instantly.
In just three days, she gained over 117,000 Instagram followers. Her YouTube channel also saw an increase of around 4,000 new subscribers.
Her chart numbers aren’t lagging either. According to a notable tracking site, three of her songs are now charting within the top 120 on various iTunes regional charts.
Her latest single, “Hello Stranger,” jumped 30 spots in 24 hours in Taiwan. It also entered the Hong Kong iTunes chart as a new entry.
Other tracks like “Underwater” and “Door” made new entries on Hong Kong and Taiwan charts respectively.
Eunbi’s WATERBOMB show caused immediate waves online and on the charts. The situation is still developing, but her platforms are all seeing clear growth following the controversy.