“You can’t talk like that…”
Somi‘s recent tweet has sparked major criticism.

Somi recently announced her comeback with a digital track, which sparked divided reactions as netizens believed the idol deserved more.
Somi’s Recent Announcement Triggers Majorly Divided Reactions
The idol has been promoting the track, ahead of its release, on social media.
It also seemed like Somi was teasing possible lyrics on X.
Tried to give my hunnit to you
But you want that 101— JEON SOMI (전소미) (@somi_official_) June 22, 2025
Yet, the post was hit with major criticism. Although some just thought they seemed like bad lyrics, others believed Somi was using AAVE, or African-American Vernacular English, which is a variety of English spoken primarily by black communities in America and criticized the idol for the words used.
The aave??? This is weird sorry 💀
— n (@txsieslide) June 22, 2025
https://t.co/H3lZK7QPC7 pic.twitter.com/x4t22dynKv
— Jia &🩷🍉 (@Physical108) June 22, 2025
there’s a reason she releases once every 10 years pic.twitter.com/ZPkS1d85W5 https://t.co/lks28gAKWl
— ່ (@jentlechae) June 22, 2025
Pack it up and be who you are for pride (Korean) https://t.co/UNPfFhvXRD
— ❍ (@_numoon_) June 23, 2025
you can’t talk like that white baby https://t.co/yKZ2a4YjLl
— zahra is way 2 high (@kitchi1sland) June 22, 2025
The topic of AAVE use by idols has been a long topic of discussion among fans.