Many have come to her defense.
Koreaboo
2 hours ago
In August 2026, HYBE’s newest girl group, TUIDE, was introduced and debuted with “Sun Kiss.”
While the group was a hot topic, criticism quickly followed, with some turning into malicious hate. In particular, some attacked the group’s visuals, focusing on the youngest member, Yihani.
TUIDE’s Yihani | HYBE
Recently, a video showing the idol’s response to being allegedly labeled the “least popular” member sparked reactions online.
A video posted in early November showed “proof,” including Yihani supposedly reacting to receiving the fewest cheers and not receiving gifts to wear during fansign events.
i feel so maternal over her i’m so mad pic.twitter.com/cB61xnkT7w
— mic⁴ | is young & dumb 🧚🏽♀️ (@chaewnters) November 11, 2026
In response, many showed support for the adorable young idol despite not necessarily being a fan of the group.
this is my daughter now, if you say one bad thing abt her i will find and terrorize you pic.twitter.com/okAR8B7lWw
— millie (@switchseung) November 11, 2026
I don’t even stan this group but I have such maternal feelings towards her like that’s my niece and hating her is a worse offense than kicking a puppy https://t.co/AsZjabYI1K
— anna ִ ࣪𖤐 (@sparktosolar) November 11, 2026
No because she’s strong, because if I were 15 and people were calling me ugly I don’t know how I would’ve handled it mentally https://t.co/gbRm2xsF52
— YNAA ᥫ᭡ (@mzrrr_mk) November 11, 2026
Netizens also expressed concern for her mental state and thoughts about debuting someone as young as her without protections against hate comments. Yihani is 15 years old, something that only added to the conversation.
Shes only 15 can u imagine how much this will affect her mentally eventho she might never express it. Stop debuting kids omg https://t.co/TqFCIheR2C
— may 🎠 (@jisootivity) November 11, 2026
This is so sad ,y debut children if you’re not going to protect them from the toxicity of this industry n ur stupid beauty standards?? n where does she even look ugly??? https://t.co/4t2866SXPR
— 🖤 (@rheathee) November 11, 2026
debuting unfit minors in this toxic industry then playing victim is classic hybe strategy. unfortunately the only person who has to face the bullying is the child pic.twitter.com/JOuPBDPAqe
— LinJin (@Linging_JJ) November 11, 2026
stop debuting young kids in a toxic industry 😭 https://t.co/lxuiCB31jD
— Vee 🦢 (@lyraslover) November 11, 2026