During a recent performance in Seoul as part of (G)I-DLE's '2024 WORLD TOUR 'iDOL,' member Soyeon stirred controversy by referencing a supposed contract ending in November during her solo stage. 

During the concert, Soyeon drew significant attention with her solo performance of 'Is this bad b****** number?' She delivered a powerful and provocative stage, rapping, "Contract ends in November. Who can stop me?" and using strong language like, "Should I care about XX's opinions?"

Cube Entertainment responded to media inquiries, clarifying that the re-contracting period for all members is scheduled for next year and that Soyeon's mention of a contract ending this year was merely part of her performance.

The controversy deepened as it was revealed that the contentious lyrics were displayed on the media wall during the performance, raising questions about Cube Entertainment's prior knowledge of the act.

However, fans reacted with confusion and concern on social media, expressing their anxiety about the group's future. They also criticized that Cube Entertainment must have been aware of the performance lyrics since the lyrics were displayed on the LED screen during the concert. 

Online users gathered in a popular online community to share:

"If they think it's better for them to leave, they will. Otherwise, they'll stay."

"Cube still doesn't get it, haha. How can they say they didn't discuss it when the lyrics were displayed so prominently on the screen, haha."

"Doesn't the company check the screens before the concert? How could they not know?"

"Doesn't (G)I-DLE have one year left on their contract? Didn't they debut in 2018?"

"It just seems like a publicity stunt."

"How could the company not know? Did they secretly ask the contractor without the company's knowledge or something?"

"They should handle contract matters themselves."

"Isn't this basically the company admitting they didn't support or involve themselves in the concert, haha?"

"Seriously, it seems better for Soyeon to leave."

"How can they blame the artist for this?"

"If it was shown on the VCR, isn't that the company's doing? The artist wouldn't be handling the VCR. What kind of article is this, haha?"

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