BIBI releases a new song about condoms (video)

2020-08-16 17:45

BIBI releases a song called 'cigarette & condom'
Challenging status quo of K-POP industry

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Youtube / Cigarette and Condom M/V
Youtube / Cigarette and Condom M/V

A distinct feature of K-Pop is it's conservative attitude towards sex. This also reflects the Korean culture where it's considered 'rude' to speak extensively on the topic.

BIBI is raising objection towards this sentiment. She's been consistently creating music that goes against this current, and her latest single 'cigarette and condom' is a direct response to the music industry that makes sex a taboo.

Dingo released the making process of the song where Bibi is constantly met with concerns of how people would receive the lyrics. She is, however, unwavering in her decision. She explains that it'd be better for the culture to be able to speak openly about sex and protection than to keep it in the dark.

The music video takes place in a room designed to look girly and childish. Her costume matches this aesthetic, making the viewer believe it's a typical young girl in the video. This is when BIBI starts singing about sex and protection, completely shattering the frame that K-POP and Korean culture imposes on girls her age.

BIBI instagram
BIBI instagram

BIBI has been constantly proving herself as a talented song writer and performer. As seen in the comment section, her fans are mostly international. Now that Dingo, a major online platform for upcoming artists, has featured BIBI, she might have a better chance of reaching a larger audience.

However, it seems that her progressive attitude is too much for the industry. While her song is released as 'cigarette and condom' on youtube, streaming platforms spelled the song as 'cigarette and con them.'

Dingo Youtube / The Making of 'Cigarette and Condom'
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