TXT Yeonjun’s New Song “GGUM” Sparks Heavily Divided Reactions
TXT Yeonjun‘s solo debut song has sparked heated reactions from netizens, with many divided on the track.
Recently, Yeonjun released the video for his solo debut song “GGUM.”
When the song was released, both fans and netizens couldn’t get over the unique nature of the song, sharing that it cemented Yeonjun’s status as the fourth-generation “IT” boy. In particular, with the idol having worked on the whole song in different capacities, they praised the uniqueness of the track and how it suits Yeonjun.
as a nonfan i can easily say yeonjun is one of the first names that comes to my mind when the topic is star quality he got the vocals he got the moves he got the looks a true it boy we have here this sounds fire https://t.co/tugiSROvJV
— riru (@kasisoob) September 19, 2024
DO YOU UNDERSTAND the level of confidence you have to have to debut as a soloist with this type of song and performance ????? Like?!?!?!? oh hes SO cool https://t.co/VnykiJbSxT
— i 🍎 (@yjunspider) September 19, 2024
since likes are private now let me just say yeonjun truly is the 4th gen it boypic.twitter.com/aB3OBjNIlI https://t.co/OV4nS4RtIE
— esa 🫧• (@jensoocrumbs_e) September 19, 2024
However, some netizens had very different views and criticized the track, with some hitting back at the song itself and others criticizing Yeonjun.
I fear we're not getting any good male soloist from 4th gen https://t.co/wUSIznTxlN
— ⋆ (@baecix) September 19, 2024
this is what nct allowed to happen… i will never forgive them https://t.co/nwmVqcabtu
— ِ (@hijabisfilm) September 19, 2024
idols who can't sing shouldn't debut as a soloist idk https://t.co/pLZTbD440J
— ᓚᘏᗢ (@ropesvelvet) September 19, 2024
moas forcing themselves to like this:
pic.twitter.com/SAOngtCIhJ https://t.co/VjGfIpMcvC— noor (@aerisdopa) September 19, 2024
When the hate started pouring in, netizens were quick to defend the idol. Some shared the success of the song, whether on YouTube or streaming websites, while others pointed out how despite the hate, Yeonjun will still shine. One OP even shared that even if you don’t like it, it isn’t the worst and they can see why it’s annoying to MOAs.
for y’all reference YEONJUN'S “GGUM” so far:
#1 Trending YouTube Worldwide
#1 LINE Music Real-time Chart
#1 iTunes Worldwide Songs Chart
#1 iTunes in 32 countries
#2 on European itunes song chart.
#3 Melon Hot 100
#8 Bugs
#26 MelOn Old Chart
#60 MelOn Top 100
#65 Genie… https://t.co/h4eh1JCPoH— yawnzone 🫧 (@allaboutyeonjun) September 20, 2024
seeing the haters qrts here just makes me laugh cause it is literally the point of the song 😭. y'all can keep talking and chewing on his name. at the end of the day, yeonjun is still gonna be famous, talented, and successful https://t.co/JQvgoZpdAD
— maryyy 🩷🫧 STREAM GGUM NOW (@moality) September 19, 2024
yeah it’s not the best song ever but it’s really not that bad to mass hate like this really. like yall hype up MUCH worse songs. and also if you dont like this dont listen like whats the point of all this discourse. i’m not even a moa and this shit’s so annoying to me https://t.co/O5uxuS8IW5
— matchaluvr🍵 (@wonlauver) September 20, 2024
You can read more about the song’s choreography being hit with very mixed reactions below.
