The Unbelievable Boos Baby V.O.X Faced: ‘Even Fellow Singers Felt Embarrassed’
On March 17, singer Hong Kyung-min shared, “A long time ago, there was a special broadcast held in a gymnasium with a massive audience. That day, for some reason, the boos directed at Baby V.O.X were beyond imagination. Jeers filled the entire venue, and even as I waited backstage for my turn, embarrassment overwhelmed me to the point that I didn’t know what to do.”
He continued, “The boos were so loud they must have been picked up by the broadcast microphones. Yet, Baby V.O.X kept performing with smiles on their faces. Watching them, I felt a strange mix of admiration and sympathy that still feels fresh in my memory. Seeing all five of them on the ‘Immortal Songs’ stage now brings a deep, indescribable emotion.”
Expressing his heartfelt sentiments, he added, “Now, I think I understand this feeling, it’s something close to pride. By the way, I debuted in the same year as Baby V.O.X,” sharing a screenshot of their recent performance on “Immortal Songs.”
Baby V.O.X appeared on the March 15 episode of KBS2’s “Immortal Songs: Artist Baby V.O.X Special.” Their return to the stage as a full group after 14 years made headlines last year. Baby V.O.X’s stunning visuals and harmonized performance once again thrilled the judging panel.
The group has previously opened up about the emotional hardships they endured due to intense anti-fan culture.
Kan Mi-youn, who faced extreme backlash over a dating rumor with an idol member, confessed, “I felt so sorry to my members because the antis caused so much harm. We made a comeback after months of hard work. We should have been met with cheers and applause. Instead, we heard things like “get lost.” It was heartbreaking and deeply affected our promotions.”
She even revealed that she had received death threats, “I was too scared to go outside and would just cry while holding my pet dog. Back then, I couldn’t even consider seeking psychiatric help, it felt like doing so would mark me with a flaw.” Her confession deeply moved many, shedding light on the harsh realities faced by idols of the past.
