Rookie Boy Group’s Cover of (G)I-DLE’s “Queencard” Triggers Huge Criticism

“Why did they change the lyrics…?”

A rookie boy group’s cover of (G)I-DLE‘s song “Queencard” has sparked major criticism.

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In 2023, (G)I-DLE released their hit song “Queencard.”

CUBE Entertainment‘s newest group NOWADAYS made an appearance at 2024 KCON in Germany.

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During their performance, they did a cover of the CUBE senior (G)I-DLE’s song “Queencard.” Netizens quickly noticed that the group had changed the lyrics substantially, including replacing names like Kim Kardashian and Ariana, along with some of the adjectives.

Queencard i’m hot my move/body(?) is cool and hot
i’m the top i'm walkin' on the runway
look so cool look so sexy like Travis Scott
look so cute look so pretty like Conan Gray

ijbol the fact that we were robbed they aint twearking 😭😭😭😭😭#NOWADAYS pic.twitter.com/tYVcjswjG8

— ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ~여친 (@nowz_gf) September 28, 2024

When the video was posted on TikTok…

IMCRYIGN #conangray #foundheaven #kpop #viral #foryoupage #conangrayvids #conangrayfanpage #lonelydancers #fhot #gidle #queencard #foundheavenontour #superacheconangray #conangrayheather

♬ original sound – gabi

The group was hit with backlash for changing the lyrics. Many didn’t understand why they sung a song about women but then changed the lyrics and especially, changed the female celebrities who were mentioned in the song.

NOWADAYS aren’t the only group to receive backlash for changing (G)I-DLE’s lyrics, and you can read more below.

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