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  • Soojin, who has been active on social media in recent months, had not posted any updates since three weeks prior to the 2024 MAMA. However, her most recent post began to draw significant attention after Soyeon's mention of her at this event with fans flooding the comments section to express their emotions. Many fans celebrated the memory of G.I.D.L. as OT6, the original six-member lineup, and showed their continued support for Soojin.

  • While fans on international platforms expressed nostalgia and support, the reaction among Korean netizens was more divided. On the popular forum Thiku, Soojin's recent Instagram posts and updates about her solo career were shared alongside discussions about her past. Some netizens criticized her career endeavors, revisiting the bullying allegations that led to her departure from G.I.D.L.E. This criticism persisted despite legal representatives clearing Soojin's name in an official statement. On the other hand, loyal fans defended her, pointing out her contributions to G.I.D.L.'s success and emphasizing her talent. Previously, on November 23, G.I.D.L.'s Soyeon became the talk of town due to her bold performance at the 2024 MAMA. Performing a rap she had written herself before the group's stage, Soyeon referenced her contract termination with Cube Entertainment and former

  • G.I.D.L. member Soojin, who left the group in 2021 following school bullying allegations.

  • In her rap, Soyeon delivered the lines,

  • Back in 2021, you said, What can you guys achieve without Soojin?

  • Contract and company, I said, I'm going to take care of it.

  • If I let things like that affect me, I wouldn't have made it here.

  • The mention of Soojin, who is currently active in her own career, stirred mixed reactions. Many fans and netizens took to platforms like Instagram and X, formerly Twitter, to express their discomfort.

  • In particular, there have been comments such as,

  • It's inappropriate to mention Soojin in this way when she's still active.

  • The performance was impressive, but the Soojin mention made me uneasy.

  • And I get her point, but it left a strange feeling.

  • However, some fans defended Soyeon, arguing that the lyrics fit the diss rap concept and likely had Soojin's approval beforehand. One commented,

  • The message is powerful, and Soyeon wouldn't have included her name without consent.

  • Another part of Soyeon's rap also drew attention. In particular, the female idol sang,

  • Creative critiques, passionate fingers and dedication, but if you're an insider, it turns my cheeks red.

  • This line is speculated to criticize HYBE, referencing a recent controversy involving an internal HYBE report.

  • Last month, during a National Assembly hearing, an internal document from HYBE's Weverse magazine was revealed, containing disparaging remarks about the skills and visuals of idols, including G.I.D.L.A.

Soojin, who has been active on social media in recent months, had not posted any updates since three weeks prior to the 2024 MAMA. However, her most recent post began to draw significant attention after Soyeon's mention of her at this event with fans flooding the comments section to express their emotions. Many fans celebrated the memory of G.I.D.L. as OT6, the original six-member lineup, and showed their continued support for Soojin.

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