TXT’s Viral Pepero “Kiss” Triggers Split Opinions

The clips took the internet by storm.

Recently, TXT is going viral for “kissing” while playing the Pepero game.

“Lips Touched” TXT Soobin And Hueningkai’s “Kiss” Is Going Viral

While many fans enjoyed the game, netizens had mixed reactions.

hueningkai with soobin and yeonjun for the pepero game… pic.twitter.com/HXLsnREVro

— belA saw txt ⊹ (@frostjoji) May 16, 2025

this was me during the txt pepero game pic.twitter.com/sc1tGo5Q84

— k ılı♡ılı (@koosjunie) May 16, 2025

Many argued that it was the members competitive spirit that made the game so intense. Additionally, it wasn’t their idea, so they can’t be blamed.

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However, others still found it hard to watch, labeling it as a “trashy” or even “disgusting.”

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The top comments showed a mix of these opinions.

• “But they didn’t even suggest doing the Pepero game—it was just one of the segments where they were trying to break a record. Why are they getting hate for it?”
• “It was just a game, and both of them seemed totally fine with it—they were just competitive.”
• “Ugh… what even is this?”
• “HYBE’s always been a trash company, lol.”

Regardless of how you feel about it, many acknowledge that the game is a K-Pop variety classic. Watch the full video below.

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