At a recent two-day music festival in the US organized by 88rising, the audience was treated to performances from an array of notable artists, including (G)I-DLE and BIBI. However, it was BIBI who stole the spotlight with a surprising moment during her set. While performing her song “BIBI Vengeance,” she stepped off the stage to interact with fans.
Amidst the interaction, a female fan asked for a kiss on the lips. To the astonishment of the crowd, BIBI agreed, and the two shared a same-sex kiss right in front of everyone. This unexpected moment quickly went viral, racking up 1.3 million views and sparking numerous reactions on social media.
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Interestingly, this wasn’t the first time BIBI has expressed such affection towards her fans. Previously, she made headlines for kissing an audience member at Korea’s Waterbomb festival. Despite receiving mixed reactions, many admire BIBI for her boldness and dedication to pleasing her fans.
BIBI, whose real name is Kim Hyung-seo, is a versatile Korean singer and songwriter known for her unique approach to music. She seamlessly blends genres such as R&B, soul, hip-hop, and ballad in her work. Additionally, BIBI has ventured into acting, earning acclaim for her role in the feature film “Hopeless,” which starred Song Joong-ki. Her performance in the film earned her the Best New Actress award at the 2023 Blue Dragon Film Awards.
In the music scene, BIBI continues to make waves. Following IU’s success with “Love Wins All,” BIBI became the second artist in Korea to achieve a Realtime All-Kill (RAK) in 2024 with her song “Bam Yang Gang.” BIBI’s fearless approach to her art and her willingness to connect deeply with her fans set her apart as a truly unique and influential artist.