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Carrying an Unusual Concept, Rookie Girl Group QODES Agency Criticized by Netizens for Offending the LGBTQ+ Community

Carrying an Unusual Concept, Rookie Girl Group QODES Agency Criticized by Netizens for Offending the LGBTQ+ Community

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Carrying an Unusual Concept, Rookie Girl Group QODES Agency Criticized by Netizens for Offending the LGBTQ+ Community

Since making their debut on February 1st, QODES, the new girl group from EJ Music Entertainment, has attracted public attention. How could they not, their first MV titled LALALA apparently has a different concept from typical rookie groups. Yes, the group led by Delta, Nu, Alpha, and Lambda has an MV that is specifically targeted towards the LGBTQ+ community. Sounds very controversial, right? Well, to satisfy your curiosity, let's take a look at which parts of the MV are considered highly controversial!

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Apparently, before QODES made their debut, the agency announced that QODES would release an MV with 'queer-code' or homosexual elements.

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According to the agency, this MV LALALA centers around a homosexual relationship portrayed by Delta and Lambda.

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The agency also explicitly stated that there are already many fanfictions about queer-code written by authors. 

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They added that fanfictions about same-sex relationships within idol groups serve as one of the main ways for fans to consume 'idol culture.'

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Shortly after the press release was aired, netizens immediately criticized QODES agency for openly queerbaiting.

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There have been many problematic media when it comes to discussing queer representation or relationships between two heterosexual characters.

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Fans around the world have expressed their disappointment with the agency for using queer-coding elements as content (the content being the MV LALALA) that has offended many people.