Netizens found it disgusting.
Koreaboo
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KATSEYE has sparked major controversy after the “sexualized” nature of their new lyric video has been hit with huge criticism.
KATSEYE (Manon was on hiatus for the song)
When KATSEYE released “Hootie Frutti,” it sparked controversy due to the sexualized nature of the video.
KATSEYE’s New Shockingly “Sexualized” Music Video Sparks Incites Outrage
Recently, KATSEYE released an official lyric video for the song.
After the video was posted, a tweet went viral saying how “hot” the video was, saying it was even “hotter” than the original video.
THE HOOTIE FRUTTI LYRIC VIDEO IS SOMEHOW EVEN HOTTER?? 🥵 pic.twitter.com/Xs2U32UBmZ
— kei ✩⁶ (@manonstiara) August 27, 2026
Yet, while the tweet sparked major reactions with netizens loving the video, it also sparked backlash. Many thought the video was “sexualized,” considering that Yoonchae has just turned 18, and also the young fanbase for the group.
this is just weird wtf https://t.co/f4yRKLfwFh
— riri (@jnzllt) August 29, 2026
no cause i fully buy the comment that they are pimping this girls https://t.co/xOTSsTA2Mx
— ⋆ sof ⋆ (@G0DDESSEDA) August 29, 2026
this is so sexual it’s disgusting https://t.co/vIgB480Xv7
— nini 🎀 (@ninicls) August 27, 2026
i know this is rage bait but im just staring at this with a blank face we need things to happen with hybe x geffen that i cannot state for legal reasons and disband immediately thats it theres no saving constantly making the 18-20 year olds sexualize themselves to insane degrees https://t.co/ZDWMAH2eFp
— Des (@luminamiluvr) August 30, 2026
idk but the oversexualization of this group needs to be stopped https://t.co/xcIqSDsToR
— tri (ia because of exams) (@joonsdeepdmples) August 30, 2026