HYBE’s New Girl Group Already Embroiled In Racist Controversy

Some fans are accusing HYBE of setting their idols up. Koreaboo Just now Three fifth-generation girl group idols are facing major backlash for their outfits on SBS’s Inkigayo this week. | SBS TUIDE’s Seoyeon and Jia joined Baby DONT Cry‘s Yihyun as special MCs on this week’s episode, and their styling has come under major scrutiny. All three stars wore outfits with earth-toned colors, fringe detailing, and geometric patterns that appeared to be imitating Native American traditional clothing. 260906 Special MC #서연 & #지아 Seoyeon and Jia special MC on sbs INKIGAYO today!#SEOYEON #JIA #튜이드 #TUIDE pic.twitter.com/UHmnpbjOk7 — tutu (@tuideimnida) September 6, 2026 Clips from the show spread fast online, with many fans slamming the look as “mocking,” disrespectful, and racist. now why the mcs of inkigayo dressed like native americans?? 🧐 pic.twitter.com/xnLwtLMsll — saba (@yazzsss) September 6, 2026 What was even the goal here https://t.co/EkHOfmMcNb — dee💽saw bts and kensza (@karxjoon) September 6, 2026 kpop can't go a day without doing some racist bullshit https://t.co/fpXAJf4x2S — yuu is TIRED ≽ ^⎚ ˕ ⎚^ ≼ (@neogotyuurback) September 6, 2026 While some defended the idols with claims...