“Hate Rodrigo:” Are Choi Yena And (G)I-DLE’s Yuqi Really Dissing Olivia Rodrigo?

Netizens are wondering what the beef is.

K-Pop fans are wondering if former IZ*ONE member Choi Yena and (G)I-DLE‘s Yuqi are dissing Olivia Rodrigo

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Olivia Rodrigo

It was recently announced that Yena would make her comeback with the new title track “Hate Rodrigo,” featuring Yuqi, for her new album.

When netizens saw the song’s name and watched the teaser, they immediately recognized references to American singer-songwriter and actress Olivia Rodrigo. Yena’s music video appears reminiscent of Rodrigo’s “deja vu.”

@yeojinsskisslater

Replying to @. 𖥔ׁ ׅ ׂ 2 queens tbh! #choiyena #haterodrigo #oliviarodrigo #yena

♬ ill do it – ✿

There’s even a poster of Olivia Rodrigo in the teaser video!

Previously, Yuna teased her comeback with a concept similar to Olivia Rodrigo’s SOUR album cover.

With all the references to Olivia Rodrigo and the title of the song literally being “Hate Rodrigo,” some netizens are wondering what the beef is. Are Yena and Yuqi really dissing Olivia Rodrigo?

@chaecolaa

cant wait but what is goin onnn 🫣 #yena #choiyena #yuqi #kpop #haterodrigo #kpopfyp #fyp #tiktok

♬ original sound – cola 🥤

@yeojinsskisslater

“hate rodrigo” out on june 27th!! #choiyena #yena #yuqi #gidle

♬ original sound – ro

@fransmatcha

i cant be only one who thought this lol but i love Yenas songs so im excited #yena #rodrigo

♬ original sound – Beth Anne Brice

According to a report, “Hate Rodrigo” will be a fun song about jealousy. Olivia Rodrigo previously released her song “jealousy, jealousy” in 2021. So, it seems more like a homage than a diss.

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As fans have pointed out, Yuna is a fan of Olivia Rodrigo. It’s also out of her character to diss anyone.

This isn’t the first time Yuna and Rodrigo have drawn comparisons. Yuna’s previous release, “Lxxk 2 U,” was compared to Rodrigo’s “good 4 u.”

@malarkey.mallard

good 4 u 🤝 lxxk 2 u @choiyena.official @Olivia Rodrigo #yena #choiyena #예나 #최예나 #oliviarodrigo #oliviarodrigoedit #music #kpop #good4u

♬ Lxxk 2 U – YENA

@sunnosmiles

sounds straight out of sour and i love that 🙈 #MadewithKAContest #yena #lxxk2u #kpop #oliviarodrigo #donghyuksmiles

♬ original sound – natalie <3

“Hate Rodrigo” will release on Tuesday, June 27th.

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