BIBI stuns at Waterbomb, swapping jumpsuits for a bikini

A heated debate is erupting among netizens over the provocative performance delivered by singer BIBI at 'Waterbomb Seoul 2026.' On the 25th, BIBI took the stage at the 'Waterbomb Seoul 2026' music festival held at the Global Stage of KINTEX in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province.

BIBI appeared in a tight white jumpsuit that accentuated her physique. After dominating the atmosphere by performing hits like "Bam Yang Gang" and "Animal," she surprised the crowd mid-performance by dropping to her knees and shedding her jumpsuit to reveal a bikini top underneath. She continued her performance amidst male dancers, and clips of the scene quickly went viral on social media immediately after the show.

BIBI's Presence Fills the Void Left by Kwon Eun-bi

With Kwon Eun-bi, who was hailed as the "Waterbomb Goddess" last year, absent from this year's event, BIBI stepped up as the new protagonist of the stage. Waterbomb's official social media accounts released footage of her performance with the caption, "BIBI is going all out! How can she look this beautiful while preparing to show us another legendary stage?" The posts continued with intense descriptions of the performance: "Kim Hyung-seo is an animal? No, she's crazy—this Waterbomb is truly insane! Everyone, go wild!!!"

Since her debut in 2019 with the single "Soap," BIBI has built a unique musical universe. She has released a diverse range of tracks, including the chart-topping "Bam Yang Gang," as well as "Sugar It (Let's Rest)," "Animal," and "Soap." Beyond music, she has expanded her career as an actress, appearing in the film *Hopeless* and the drama *The Worst of Evil*. Most recently, on May 20, she released her new song "Bamfa," titled after a Jamaican word. This track, which BIBI participated in writing and composing, has been highly requested by fans since it was first unveiled during her 2022 solo concert.

Art or Obscenity? Mixed Reactions

Reactions from the audience and netizens were divided regarding the intensity of the performance. Some fans praised BIBI's styling and stage presence, commenting, "She's hot," "That's so BIBI," and "Isn't Waterbomb an adult-oriented event anyway?" BIBI engaged closely with the crowd, even aiming water cannons directly at the audience.

On the other hand, criticism surfaced regarding the explicit nature of the staging. Some pointed out that shedding the jumpsuit to reveal a bikini while performing with male dancers was excessively provocative. Netizens reacted with comments such as, "Is that art?", "It's too blatant, I don't like it," "Know your limits," and "She crossed the line."

BIBI has also been active in broadcasting recently. She is a regular cast member on EBS1's *The Last Humanity*, which premiered last month, and is also set to appear in the confirmed third season of *Sixth Sense: City Tour*. 'Waterbomb Seoul 2026' continues through the 26th. The final day will feature performances by J.Y. Park, Sunmi, Zico, Taeyong, WJSN Dayoung, RIIZE, H1-KEY, 82MAJOR, and more.