She said it makes her feel left out sometimes.
Due to the etiquette expectations in Korea, idol groups usually show each other respect in various ways, including bowing and greetings during events.
Recently, a fourth-generation idol’s discussion of her group’s treatment by other idols sparked surprise from fans.
Billlie‘s Tsuki is currently appearing in the fourth season of Workdol, a show about idols taking on part-time jobs.
In a recent episode, Tsuki took on the job of music show PD, working backstage with other stars and getting a complete look at what goes on behind the stage.
During the episode, Tsuki spoke with Lee Seunggi, first asking the star about anything he had noticed about the current generation. After giving a brief answer, he asks if what she was upset about, she begins by explaining that when she is at music shows, she goes to every artist and greets them.
She then explains that from her point of view, other idols pick and choose who to greet, with Seunggi commenting that it seems like they only visit “popular idols.”
This clip was shared on X, where it went viral as netizens shared their thoughts. Many were disappointed at the treatment of Billlie, considering they greet all idols.
The fact that Tsuki mentionned some idols don’t greet them makes me sad and annoyed. The Billlie girls are always so sweet to others and some don’t have the decency to even say hello ??? pic.twitter.com/6VrtNcN0LR
— ROWY (@PeachyBilllie) June 26, 2025
the way billlie members were handing candy out to other groups during rememberance candy promotions they are the SWEETEST group ever and love everyone https://t.co/YRG9gGLfnJ
— wjsn the kids miss you (@jungmozz) June 27, 2025
whoever the group or the idol is , I hope yall flop cos why is it so hard for yall to show the same respect to billlie girls https://t.co/TL8togBfH7
— 🪼 (@abtkqsia) June 26, 2025
Others brought up how another idol, Stray Kids‘ Bang Chan brought up a similar point and was criticized for mentioning it.
this isn’t about tsuki (cause she has a point) or any idol at all but why change your opinion now? kpop fans double standards are really shining here… https://t.co/CTmrDkoD9S pic.twitter.com/MmYFvkGCBu
— juan | MⱯYHEM (@channologist) June 28, 2025
i love her, i even went to their concert and had a blast but the way yall praise her but hated on bang chan… both of them deserved respect because they’re telling the truth, cocky idols exist, and it’s no secret nor surprise https://t.co/bDVoFSb7ID
— jiyoon (real ‼️) billlie17.07 (@06jiyoon) June 28, 2025
all those likes now but when chan said the exact same thing 2 years ago… fuckin hell let me shut up before i say something i’ll regret https://t.co/gOkzIE7kdD
— star (@whcb97) June 28, 2025
You can watch the full episode below.
