(G)I-DLE's Yuqi Sparks Controversy with Controversial Remarks on Chinese Variety Show

(G)I-DLE's Chinese member, Yuqi, has found herself embroiled in a heated controversy after her recent appearance on a Chinese variety show.

On July 17th, an interview video featuring Yuqi and Minnie from (G)I-DLE was uploaded to Zhejiang Satellite TV's official YouTube channel.

In the interview, the show's producer (PD) asked Yuqi and Minnie to convey a message to their Chinese fans.

Yuqi took the opportunity to express her plans, stating, "I plan to visit Hong Kong after Taiwan this time." She added with a smile, "I want to give a little surprise. If there's time, I ask for your continued interest."

However, these comments quickly ignited a controversy due to their implications regarding Taiwan's status.

Yuqi's remarks seemed to align with the "One China" policy, which asserts that mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, and other regions are inseparable and that the legitimate government of China is the People's Republic of China.

In response, Taiwanese fans expressed disappointment and discontent with Yuqi's comments.

Some fans also highlighted the lack of consideration shown towards (G)I-DLE member Shuhua, who is of Taiwanese nationality.

The controversy has sparked discussions about the sensitivity surrounding political issues and the responsibility of celebrities when making public statements that touch upon geopolitical matters.

Meanwhile, on July 14th, (G)I-DLE made their debut in the United States with their first digital single titled "I DO." The group has also embarked on their second world tour, aiming to connect with their international fanbase and bring their music to global audiences.

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IVE is on fire, winning big even when the odds are against them!

On January 30, IVE (Ahn Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, and Leeseo) made waves by taking home their fifth music show win with their pre-release song “Rebel Heart.” Despite M Countdown being off the air and replaced with a highlight show, IVE still claimed the top spot for the final week of January.

The show revealed the winner at the end, and to everyone’s surprise, IVE secured their second consecutive #1 victory!

This major achievement marks a historic milestone for the group, reaching five music show wins with just their pre-release track.

Fans, known as DIVE, couldn’t be more excited, and IVE couldn’t be more grateful. In a statement from Starship Entertainment, the group expressed, "It feels like a surprise gift right before our official comeback. We've only had happy moments promoting 'Rebel Heart,' and we're so thankful for this 1st place win."

They went on to add, "Starting from February 3, we will bring even more happiness to DIVE. The title track 'Attitude' we will release then is a song that we all really love, and we hope DIVE will look forward to it."

“Rebel Heart,” released on January 13, is the pre-release track for IVE’s third mini-album IVE EMPATHY, which will drop on February 3. The song has already been making waves on both domestic and international music charts. It continues to perform well on Billboard, landing at 51st on Billboard Global Excl. U.S. and 97th on Billboard Global 200 as of February 1.

But it’s not just chart success that’s getting attention! The “Rebel Heart” dance challenge on TikTok has taken the internet by storm, with the members’ dance challenge videos collectively surpassing 24.96 million views with just two posts.

Additionally, viral challenges like the emoji challenge and the band challenge—where popular Korean bands perform the chorus of “Rebel Heart” in their own style—have sparked enthusiastic responses from fans all over the world.

With their official comeback just around the corner, IVE is poised for even greater success. Get ready for IVE EMPATHY and the double title tracks, including “Attitude,” coming on February 3.

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