Underage K-Pop Idol’s Participation In “Sexy” Group Content Sparks Viral Backlash

One ongoing issue many have with some new K-Pop groups is the continued inclusion of underage members. Apart from concerns about the health of these idols due to their busy schedules, another worry many have is how the group may promote.

Sometimes groups may include minor members in content or outfits deemed inappropriate for their age.

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Recently, girl group VVS’s content sparked debate online.

VVS made their debut under MZMC Inc. in April 2025 as a six member group with “Tea.” The group’s line-up changed in April 2026 when member Jiu left the group, which was confirmed just after their most recent comeback.

On May 17, the group shared a TikTok featuring the members dancing to their track “V.V.$,” with the lines “Pilates mommy or cute bikini body?” The members were dressed in outfits workout attire and bikinis to match the song’s lyrics. 

💎VVS [V.V.$.]💎

💪 Pilate mommy? Or cute 👙 body? #vvs #븨븨에스 #vvssodvs #sassy #staythenight pic.twitter.com/oFo2OWzQ7k

— VVS (@VVSSODVS) May 17, 2026

VVS’s members include 16-year-old Jiwon, who appeared in the video dressed in the longer sleeved yoga outfit. The other members range in age from 19 to 22.

While some felt that reactions were too much considering Jiwon did not have lines in the video and was not dressed in a revealing way…

Yall are so dramatic, Brittney is 23. Youngest doesnt have lines and is clothed and visible for 3 seconds. And they are by the pool in Miami.

— VVS_diamonds (@VVSdiamondGirls) May 17, 2026

these vvs antis are so annoying. liwon is 16 and wearing clothes that many other 16 year olds wear. if she was a random girl at the beach, yall wouldn’t question anything.

— .✦ ݁˖ fin | VVS HO! #$TAYTHENIGHT 💎 (@magicianfinai) May 17, 2026

…many of the concerns regarding the video focused on the fact the group shared content like this that included a minor, feeling that it was inappropriate. The group was previously scrutinized for in appropriate lyrics, and their most recent release, “Stay The Night” has features Liwon singing the line “You can’t stay the night cause you want me late at night.”

the maknae is 16.. but i’m supposed to believe there’s nothing wrong with their concept especially since they’re being managed by a fucking white dude

— J (@hisohye) May 17, 2026

i will never understand why groups like to put really young members in a group with a much older member

idc if the maknae wasn’t doing anything bad, groups with huge age gaps will never work because the concepts will always be inappropriate

— riri (@jnzllt) May 17, 2026

Minors in the group & the choreo is nipple pinching you can’t make this shit up the kpop industry needs to stop fucking doing this

— hala 🪷 (@realmsmisery) May 18, 2026

ppl justifying this just because the minor is covered???? like why even have a minor in the group if this is going to be the concept

— niza (@coloredseung) May 17, 2026