Another performance at WATERBOMB 2026 has sparked major debate online.
The annual summer music festival, held from July 24 to 26 in Goyang, featured a star-studded lineup including Jay Park, Karina, Taemin, Zico, Sunmi, RIIZE, KISS OF LIFE, BIBI, Lee Young Ji, Loco, GRAY, Billlie, Shownu X Hyungwon, and more.
Known for its energetic stages, water fights, and revealing outfits, the festival regularly goes viral every year.
This time, singer-songwriter BIBI became the center of attention.
She first appeared on stage wearing a revealing white jumpsuit, which is common attire for WATERBOMB performances.
However, the performance quickly turned controversial when BIBI unzipped and removed the top half of her jumpsuit mid-stage, revealing only a bikini top underneath.
The debate intensified over another moment during the set, which showed BIBI kneeling on stage in front of her male dancers as they held a microphone down toward her face.
Clips of the performance quickly spread across social media platforms, dividing netizens over whether her actions crossed the line or simply fit the festival’s adult-oriented concept.
- “LOL, it’s so blatantly provocative that it’s almost funny. She’s only lowering her own value.”
- “She’s an entertainer, after all. I guess she’s just showing as much as she’s paid for… That’s how I’m trying to understand it.”
- “If we’re talking about what’s more problematic—BIBI’s performance or the comments on the trending post—I’d say the hateful comments are the bigger issue.”
- “If she wants to do it herself, why are people making such a fuss? Male artists go to Waterbomb to show sex appeal too.”
- “Seriously, what is she doing?”
- “Yes, only adults are allowed into this festival anyway.”
- “Stuff like this is exactly why Korean men end up looking down on women.”
- “The hatred from people sitting at home who probably can’t even attend Waterbomb is unbelievable. LOL.”
- “It’s too much.”
- “…”
Video clips of her stage have gone viral, accumulating millions of views across Instagram Reels and TikTok.
