(G)I-DLE member Soyeon injured her hand during the group's performance on "M Countdown" in the most girl crush way possible. Keep on reading for all the details!
(G)I-DLE Soyeon Injures Fist During 'M Countdown' Performance
After a year and two months of absence, (G)I-DLE finally came back with five members with "TOMBOY." To promote the song, (G)I-DLE performed on "M Countdown" on March 17. The performance is attracting attention, specifically because Soyeon injured her hand while performing.
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As the performance reached its end, Soyeon was seen strutting towards the camera. She then shocked viewers by punching the camera, smashing the lens with her fans. The moment surprised viewers, however, many loved the girl crush energy the (G)I-DLE leader exuded.
After the camera was punched, the cameraman positioned the camera to the ground as if he had fallen. Soyeon was seen squatting down, posing before walking away in front of the camera. The other (G)I-DLE members were seen gracefully posing behind the broken camera.
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The same day of the performance, (G)I-DLE held an online fansign in collaboration with KTOWN4U. During the fansign, a Malaysian fan asked Soyeon if she actually punched the camera during the "M Countdown" performance. In response, Soyeon lifted up her hand, showing off her injured first.
The idol hit the camera lens with her bare hands, which needed to be bandaged. However, it is most likely she punched a transparent film instead of the actual camera. According to the fan at the fansign, Soyeon suffered a mild sprain due to the punch.
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In exchange for a sprained hand, Soyeon's ending moment will definitely be remembered by K-pop enthusiasts!
(G)I-DLE Soyeon's Camera Punch Draws Comparison To Olivia Rodrigo
Soyeon's camera punch move drew a comparison to Olivia Rodrigo's performance. During the singer's performance at the Video Music Awards (VMAs) in 2021, Olivia Rodrigo also ended her set by smashing the camera with the end of her microphone.
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At the time, Olivia Rodrigo caused a stir for several days due to the daring move. Now that Soyeon made a similar move on Korean broadcast, many compare the clash in "Gen Z energy" between the two musicians.
Some internet users left comments such as, "It's exactly like Olivia Rodrigo at the VMAs!" and "Olivia, is that you?"
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Written by Alexa Lewis
