BB Girls' Nam Yoo-jung Faces Backlash After First Waterbomb Performance: 'Why Did She Join?'

Former BB Girls member Nam Yoo-jung faced mixed online reactions after making her first Waterbomb appearance as a solo artist, with some critics asking, "Why did she even join BB Girls if it was going to be like this?" Nam Yoo-jung Naver According to Naver, Nam Yoo-jung performed on August 22 at Waterbomb Sokcho 2026, held at Hanwha Resort Seorak Sorano in Sokcho, Gangwon Province. The appearance marked her first Waterbomb performance since her 2016 debut and her first major festival stage since leaving BB Girls in April 2024.Her set included remakes of Jewelry's "I Really Like You," Park Myung-soo's "Prince of the Sea," and Uhm Jung-hwa's "Invitation." Lee Min-hyuk of BTOB made a surprise appearance during "Invitation," joining Nam Yoo-jung for the collaboration.Although she performed in a summer festival style, wearing a sleeveless top and short shorts while displaying her characteristic bright smile and energetic manner, videos from the event prompted criticism online.Some commenters questioned why she had performed only remakes instead of original solo material. Others said she appeared more effective in a group and criticized her vocals, dancing and overall stage presence.Comm...