i-dle’s New Song Hit With Heavily Divided Reactions

i-dle (formerly known as (G)I-DLE) has sparked mixed reactions to their new song.

The members of i-dle | @official_i_dle/X

On May 19, the group released their new album and video for the title track “Good Thing.”

When the song was released, some netizens criticized the song’s concept and lyrics, sharing that it was just noisy and repetitive, with direct criticism of Soyeon’s songwriting skills.

I miss when kpop wasn’t repeating the same english word 10 times over a noisy beat and calling a chorus https://t.co/HxNtiWYqK7

— 𝓓𝓲𝓽𝓽𝓸 🫧 (@cute_goat7) May 19, 2025

I feel like they release the same song every comeback https://t.co/BaPYfUvg2o

— imani 💘 (@fantasizemafia) May 19, 2025

that short haired girl need to stop writing https://t.co/OVNo1CXEHg

— 🥸 (@user78365178921) May 19, 2025

this is shit from da butt https://t.co/rlCJyFb8uj

— everything’s gnarly💋🔪 (@fordakats) May 19, 2025

Whole group tone deaf bruh https://t.co/VZo8BHrnwu

— sweetnsalty🍭 (@chanene__) May 19, 2025

However, netizens quickly hit back at the criticism, sharing that it was refreshing to see a K-Pop group having fun with their releases and how the song would be on replay. In particular, some compared i-dle’s song to something from the second generation of K-Pop, praising the innovation and concept.

The song is too addictive I’m sure it’s going to play everywhere oh godIDLE you did it again 🔥 https://t.co/UlWOeYbFAl

— pretty.j * 🐈‍⬛ GOOD THING D-DAY🎉 (@mari_gznie) May 19, 2025

You will never find Idle lacking. Like u can say whatever u want but they always tries their best to bring something new. And It’s so funny that so many groups are like this irl😭 https://t.co/SfRrHwT4bj

— Niniꫂ ၴႅၴ (@DarshanRudra2) May 19, 2025

the fact they change concept 180 every come back is so admirable, this is such a serve !! https://t.co/Co63a5pQx8

— tanya ₊·—̳͟͞͞♡ (@tinytyunloml) May 19, 2025

They just really be out here having fun releasing what they like and you know what? Hell yeah https://t.co/Q2pP1i2FXE

— n*💋 (@ZOROSQUEEN) May 19, 2025

idle really brought the fun back in kpop back and i would say this even if i weren’t their fan https://t.co/G0ypJnNRX8

— Shivi* (@shivi_who) May 19, 2025

i-dle’s past songs have always had mixed reactions, with fans sharing anger at how the group is always targeted with hate.