[instiz] I-DLE YUQI "SORRY FOR THE TICKET MENTION, SORRY FOR THE FANS WHO WERE HURT... JUST WANTED TO TAKE A JAB AT CUBE, PLEASE STOP"

i-dle’s Yuqi has issued an apology following backlash over a recent comment about using personal funds to purchase concert tickets.

On May 19, during a press conference celebrating the release of i-dle’s eighth mini album "We are", Yuqi addressed the issue, saying, “I’m sorry. When I go on variety shows, I tend to raise the energy to be funny. Please don’t misunderstand.”

The controversy stems from a recent YouTube show appearance alongside fellow member Minnie. During the segment, MC Jang Do Yeon asked Minnie, “I heard you spent 10 million won of your own money to invite 100 acquaintances to the concert. Was that your own fan section?” In response, Yuqi expressed frustration on Minnie’s behalf, stating: “What I don’t understand is, it’s our concert but we have to buy tickets with our own money.” She added, “We only get four complimentary tickets per member, and the rest we have to pay for ourselves.”

Her remarks quickly sparked criticism from fans and netizens, many of whom noted the difficulty of securing tickets even with money and questioned whether her comments implied preferential treatment.

Yuqi later clarified her intent: “It’s not that I don’t care about the fans. Obviously, we can’t hold concerts without them. I saw all the comments. I’m truly sorry—that wasn’t my intention. I was just joking about our company being stingy. Honestly, I can confidently say I always take good care of our fans. I just wanted to poke fun at Cube Entertainment.”

She added, “This made me realize I need to be more careful with my words. Please don’t misunderstand. If any fans were hurt, I sincerely apologize.”

Leader Soyeon also voiced her support for Yuqi, stating, “Yuqi is someone who really cares about the fans. I think she was just trying to be funny because it was a variety show.”

"We are" features six tracks, including the title song “Good Thing” and the pre-release single “Girlfriend.” Other songs include “Love Tease,” “Chain,” “Unstoppable,” and “If You Want.” All members of (G)I-DLE took part in the album’s creation, which marks a new beginning under the theme of “us.”

The title track “Good Thing”—written and composed by Soyeon—follows “Girlfriend” and showcases i-dle’s signature confidence and catchy hooks. “Girlfriend” delivers a message of comfort to a friend going through heartbreak.

CR: Allkpop

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1. If she wanted to take a jab at CUBE, she could've mentioned other things. And she already renewed so..ㅠ

2. But it's also funny how she renewed her contract but still goes on broadcast to hate on the company. It's not like they spat on her face or anything..

3. Still, it's good at she had the courage to apologize. It's quite hard to get an apology from them

4. It's is random but I'm curious, so if someone buys 10 million won worth of VIP seats, does that mean those seats are set aside in advance before ticketing opens?

5. She already apologized so let's stop nitpicking more

6. She got such excessive hate

7. Seriously, people are going overboard nowadays.. why is this even worth apologizing for...

8. "Wanted to take a jab at CUBE"ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Freaking funny

9. She already apologize but you guys are still trying to find fault at all cost. Wasn't it just recently that people here would blame the agency for everything no matter what happened? It was a joke so let's just let it slide as a joke

10. Yuqi fighting

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