Following their performance at the 2024 Waterbomb in Seoul, netizens are wondering if WayV used condoms during their set.
Recently, SM Entertainment's Chinese boy group WayV delivered an unforgettable performance at the 2024 Waterbomb music festival. As part of South Korea's hottest summer event, WayV captivated the audience with their powerful live vocals, energetic dance moves, and stunning visuals.

While WayV's performance was undeniably impressive, fans' attention was captured by another intriguing detail. On social media platforms such as X (formerly Twitter), images of the boys waterproofing their microphones at Waterbomb went viral. It was soon noted by netizens that the covers used on WayV's microphones were actually condoms. This topic quickly spread across online community forums.
240707 Waterbomb#肖俊 #XIAOJUN #샤오쥔 #WayV #威神V #シャオジュン pic.twitter.com/vWpIIS6lLP
— Jaeger_0808 (@Jaeger990808) July 8, 2024
i finally noticed the mic condom in my videos hahahah pic.twitter.com/Hbq6l7Qkup
— mar (@ynhoes) July 8, 2024
240707 WATERBOMB
— 好運亨通 (@GOODLUCK_8310) July 9, 2024
You will always be a free summer.#Hendery #黄冠亨 #헨드리 #WayV #威神V #웨이션브이 pic.twitter.com/t65ZwFML9J
Since Waterbomb is a water music festival, it appears the staff members of SM Entertainment chose to protect the equipment by wrapping the microphones with condoms. This revelation amused fans and caused some to blush.
T-that thing on the mic… oh that’s not 😭…. pic.twitter.com/p8XgrHVuB3
— Claudia 🌈 Give me that ❤️🔥🏹 (@cloudparadise__) July 7, 2024
OH MY GOD NOT THE TIP 😭😭😭😭😭😭 https://t.co/U90F3ofmtz pic.twitter.com/2uckj9WzG1
— Claudia 🌈 Give me that ❤️🔥🏹 (@cloudparadise__) July 8, 2024
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However, this practice is not uncommon in the music industry. In fact, many artists use this method. In addition to preparing waterproof gear, crews often take extra precautions. Using condoms is one of the simplest ways to safeguard electronic devices when they are exposed to constant splashing during a performance. This also ensures the safety of the artists, as it prevents any direct contact with the device in case of an electrical leak.
ohh i just learned from the qrts who do theater — they actually use stuff like condoms to keep the mics protected from sweat or water damage!! that's interesting lol https://t.co/CbM1Po8ZB2
— 🍡 (@wayviful) July 8, 2024
it’s so the battery doesnt get water damaged and explode 😭😭 we put condoms on body mics in theater so the actors’ sweat doesnt touch the electronics too https://t.co/5e40KS4F9V
— beck | rhaenyra lover 💗🏒 (@ddeonghwaa) July 7, 2024
guys it's to keep the mic dry. it's actually a really smart and cheap way to protect it from water damage https://t.co/Nb2svBfYBb
— cait🐝 (@dizzycait) July 7, 2024
Sound engineer here 😭👋🏽 If you search "non-lubricated condoms" in any live sound advice group/forum this is the most common advice for waterproofing LOL but usually as a cheaper shortcut... they DO make protectors that are not condoms that i'd think sm or waterbomb can afford ?? https://t.co/zlWQKOoNTE
— nye. 🍉 (@analogatz) July 7, 2024
unlubricated condoms are actually a very common item in live music production & are sold at audio supply stores! they’re used to protect equipment from water - we often put them on mic packs to prevent performers sweat from damaging them 😅 https://t.co/LivEWqjWk1
— Ali ᵒᵗ⁷ 📀 (ꪜ)🥢🪞 🎆 🔥🧑🏻🚀 (@btstangerine) July 7, 2024
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On social media platforms, WayV received numerous compliments for their stage presence. The boys performed confidently and interacted actively with the audience. The topic of WayV's waterproof condoms gained significant attention, introducing the group to many new fans. SM Entertainment's staff member was also praised for their thorough preparation, ensuring the artists could perform comfortably in a challenging stage environment.
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Written by Alexa Lopez