Soyeon’s Handling of Shuhua in the Studio Ignites Controversy
(G)I-DLE is facing fresh controversy after a behind-the-scenes clip of their latest song “mono” recording went viral.
The drama started when fans noticed Shuhua struggling with her parts in the studio. An online post claimed Shuhua was “shockingly bad” during the session.
“I watched the behind-the-scenes video of i-dle’s mono recording, and Shuhua was honestly shockingly bad, but Jeon Soyeon kept praising her.
She was seriously showering her with compliments. But meanwhile, Shuhua was tugging at her hair, barely listening.”
— Viral post on Pann
This sparked debate because line distribution in (G)I-DLE has always been a hot topic. Fans say Shuhua gets fewer parts than other members.
The post went on to say Jeon Soyeon was “pitiful” in how she directed Shuhua and reminded fans of past drama when Shuhua’s fans campaigned for Soyeon to leave due to fewer lines in “Hwaa.” After that campaign, Shuhua got more singing parts—almost equal to main vocalist Miyeon’s.
“Watching Jeon Soyeon direct Shuhua was honestly pitiful. It probably has something to do with how Shuhua’s fans previously organized a mass campaign demanding Jeon Soyeon leave the group because Shuhua had fewer parts during ‘Hwaa.’ (After that, Shuhua started getting parts almost on par with main vocalist Miyeon.)
Shuhua is seriously blessed.
Where else would she find a leader like this?”
— Viral post on Pann
Netizens replied with harsh comments, slamming Shuhua and her fans.
Some said:
- “If Jeon Soyeon had personally chosen the debut members from the start, Shuhua probably wouldn’t have made it in.”
- “It’s a group Jeon Soyeon created. What’s this nonsense about organizing a campaign to kick her out? LOL. Shuhua fans are hilarious.”
- “She just knows how to handle her, that’s all.”
- “What was she even chosen for, honestly?”
- “I really wish they’d stop debuting Chinese members…”
This simple studio interaction reignited heated debates about fairness and talent distribution within (G)I-DLE.
