(G)I-DLE WIFE, the pre-released song
The track “Wife” from (G)I-DLE’s second full-length album “2” was pre-released on various online music sites at midnight of January 22nd. (G)I-DLE Wife is a song written, composed, and arranged by member Soyeon. It is a song combines trendy beats, melodies, and members’ attractive tones to provide intense addiction.
The problematic lyrics
[Verse 1: Soyeon, Minnie]
Have a big bite, honey (Ah)
It’s bad if you spit out your full stomach (Uh)
I’ll give you some more, stop wiping your saliva
You’re all grown up now
I knew it, so I just made some cake
But that’s not enough, pick the cherry on top
Kiss carefully and eat boldly (Ow!)
Tell me how it tastes (Hey)
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English translated version that has spread is actually less sexual than original Korean version of the lyric. (G)I-DLE Wife Korean lyrics contains “APPA”, which means ‘dad.’ in 4th row of verse 1. “이제 다 큰 거 아니 너네 아빠,” which can be translated in two ways. “Do you know that I’m grown up?Your Dad.” or “Does your father know that you grew up?” Whichever they referred it may be sexual.
Netizens who heard the lyrics criticized, “The song was good, but should I have written the lyrics like this?” and “The lyrics are so embarrassing.” In particular, there were many concerns that “young children listen to their songs, and they will listen to this, too.” (G)I-DLE is a very popular group among young students. It was proved when (G)I-DLE “Queencard” was released in May last year. A number of videos of children covering “Queencard” appeared on various video platforms.
As a result, various online communities are currently arguing over the pre-released song “Wife” by (G)I-DLE. Some are even drawing New Jeans ‘Cookie’ into controversy. It was a song that had controversy over lyrics. While opinions are divided on (G)I-DLE’s pre-released song “Wife” should be viewed as freedom of expression or as a mistake that does not take into account their influence.
However, water has spilled. It is (G)I-DLE’s share to make people understand their song and enjoy it. Look forward to how they will handle all the controversy.
Previous article about (G)I-DLE, concerns on their health, CLICK HERE.
