“How is it even permitted?” — Mixed Reactions Among Netizens on TXT’s Yeonjun’s Solo Debut Single and GGUM’s Choreography

On Thursday, September 19, TXT’s Yeonjun made his solo debut with the single “GGUM,”released through HYBE Labels’ official YouTube channel. While the track has been generally well-received by fans and netizens alike, some criticisms arose regarding the song’s choreography, which was claimed to be uncomfortable. A particular segment of the choreography features the idol performing hip-thrusts to the song’s rhythm.

Many viewers expressed discomfort with this choreography element and labeled it as unnecessary. This discussion intensified following the idol’s recent appearance on KBS’ “Music Bank,”where he was invited by MCs LE SSERAFIM’s Eunchae and Lee Chang-min to promote “GGUM.”

During the program, Yeonjun showcased a snippet of his song’s choreography, which included the debated hip-thrusts. Consequently, criticisms of the choreography’s appropriateness increased, with netizens also voicing concerns about performing such moves on live television. Here are some reactions from fans and the online community regarding the choreography of “GGUM”:

“That hip thrust is so unnecessary; how is it even allowed on TV???”

“Everything about this song is a hot mess. From the song itself, to the styling, to the choreography. I don’t want to believe he actually likes this song,”commented a fan on X.

“The craziest part is he was genuinely feeling himself and it looked like he was thinking ‘I’m so cool…’ I love TXT but this is too much,”stated another user on X.

“Honestly, the part when he is putting his hand on his crotch is disgusting and cringeworthy,”echoed another user.

Conversely, several fans rallied in support of the K-pop idol, asserting that there was nothing inappropriate about the choreography and claiming he was receiving undue backlash.

“The double standards these K-pop fans have regarding their idols is astonishing,”remarked one supporter on X.

“At the end of the day, your favorite is still doing the challenge with Yeonjun,”added another fan.

“Basically, saying everyone can have fun BUT Yeonjun is ridiculous,”commented a netizen.

“It’s literally ‘Idols deserve to have fun!!!…Except Yeonjun!!! Never him!’ Like huh??? Y’all hate TXT for no reason lmao,”noted another user on X.

Everything You Need to Know About TXT’s Yeonjun and His Solo Debut Single, GGUM

TXT’s Yeonjun, whose full name is Choi Yeon-jun, is a South Korean singer-songwriter who debuted under Big Hit Entertainment in 2020. As a member of his K-pop boy group, he serves as a singer and dancer, and he is currently 25 years old.

With the success of his group, Yeonjun has earned a reputation as the ‘IT’ K-pop idol, known for his all-rounder skills in dance, performance, vocals, rap, fashion, and more. Thus, when he announced his solo debut, fans were understandably thrilled.

Yeonjun released his first solo single, “GGUM,”on September 19, accompanied by a music video. However, he soon faced criticisms regarding the choreography of the track, as many netizens highlighted its allegedly provocative nature and criticized his live TV performance.

Yeonjun’s appearance on “Music Bank”also sparked discussions among K-pop fans and netizens. Many expressed their frustration over perceived double standards in the K-pop industry, pointing out that certain guidelines and restrictions are often enforced on female performers during live broadcasts, while similar scrutiny is seemingly absent in Yeonjun’s case. This disparity ignited a significant debate online.

Source