Singer Bibi's bold performance on the Waterbomb Seoul 2026 stage has sparked a controversy over sexual suggestiveness, centered on online communities.
Bibi performed at Waterbomb Seoul 2026, held on the outdoor global stage set up at KintEX in Ilsan, Goyang, on the 25th. She then belted out her signature songs "Bam Yang Gang" and "Bad X" in succession.
Wearing a tight white jumpsuit, Bibi knelt on the floor surrounded by male dancers during the show. She then pulled down the zipper of her outfit to boldly reveal the bikini top she wore underneath, drawing cheers from the crowd. Next, positioned among the male backup dancers and looking up at them, she continued with a provocative move, grabbing the microphone held by a dancer and singing.
A video capturing the scene from the performance spread quickly across social media (SNS) and online communities after the festival ended, drawing significant attention.
Online reactions were divided. Some praised it as a performance that matched the festival's vibe, while others criticized it as excessive. Some users said, "The staging evoked a specific sexual act, which was uncomfortable to watch," and, "Even for Waterbomb, the level was overly explicit," voicing concern.
Meanwhile, during a 2022 performance, Bibi drew attention when a wardrobe mishap occurred as she removed clothing and a swimsuit strap came loose. At another show, she also kissed an audience member.