I-dle’s New Track “Girlfriend” Sparks Majorly Divided Reactions

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The differing opinions were extremes.

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

Ahead of the release of their album, We Are, i-dle released their track “Girlfriend.”

i-dle (아이들) 'Girlfriend' Official Music Video

🔗 https://t.co/AtqJAoyX0g

8th Mini Album [We are]
2025.05.19. 6PM (KST)#아이들 #idle #We_are #Girlfriend pic.twitter.com/Qf51xW4gXs

— i-dle (아이들) (@official_i_dle) May 8, 2025

After the song was released, it sparked criticism from many netizens.

turn it awf https://t.co/Lt70rBfWUU

— ‎rae (@IMlNSYNK) May 8, 2025

now that likes are private can we all agree that this sounds horrible https://t.co/2qrL4NGJY1

— terri | SOS #LANA 🪐🪲 (@terriandjoe) May 8, 2025

another cringe ass song disguise as a women empowering one, we’re tired of soyeon’s ass writing dumb lyrics omg https://t.co/T7Agj5ufSV

— yumi (@chyehn) May 8, 2025

these girls are so cringe my god https://t.co/acQnOpJcrv

— aaa (@wait4ursarang) May 8, 2025

Yet, many fans defended the group and the song. In the same tweet, netizens shared that the song was easily listening and that comments on YouTube shared the deeper meaning of the song and how empowering it is for women.

The yt comment section of this song is so emotional 😭 there are a lot of girls sharing their personal stories there. Isn’t that what music is supposed to be at the end? For me this is the true impact. https://t.co/iNMBFYmzWZ

— Belphie* (@BelNeptune) May 8, 2025

this is quite literally an anthem https://t.co/XbBYCuAcY2

— vi* (@sahyoki) May 8, 2025

this song is actually fun when you don’t have a mad ho yelling in your ears telling otherwise https://t.co/Hnr5unqyuE

— Shivi* (@shivi_who) May 8, 2025

Even on Reddit, netizens explained that they either loved the song or saw the hate, listened, and didn’t see the issue, sharing their thoughts on the bold lyrics.