Popular 4th-Gen Girl Group’s First Comeback In 2 Years Stirs Up Backlash Due To Ongoing Controversy
EVERGLOW‘s first comeback announcement in two years has become a target of criticism due to an ongoing controversy.
After leaving the company and reorganizing as four members, the group sparked major fury after performing in Russia. In 2022, Russia escalated the ongoing war by invading Ukraine, resulting in the deaths of tens of thousands of civilians, and the conflict is still ongoing.
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They then added flames to the criticism with their tour announcement.
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The controversy was sparked after the group announced a tour in Russia.
Amid the ongoing anger and controversy, EVERGLOW announced their first comeback with four members and under the new company, sharing the release schedule on X.
EVERGLOW 4th Mini Album 【CODE】
Release Schedule
🗝️ 2026.03.03 18:00 (KST)#EVERGLOW #에버글로우#CODE #EVERGLOW_CODE pic.twitter.com/jed6n1xIl1
— EVERGLOW (에버글로우) (@everglow_offcl) February 11, 2026
While netizens thought they would be over the moon to see EVERGLOW back to promoting, the quotes and replies were full of angry fans who couldn’t get over the Russia tour. Many claimed they were going to boycott the comeback and others shared how they couldn’t be happy or support the girls with the Russia tour still going on.
I can’t even be happy anymore fuck this company https://t.co/BqFBtycbo2
— khiafest ceo #ThankYouRocketPunch #BOYCOTT143 (@luv_lightstayc) February 11, 2026
how can i feel so utterly disgusted by this comeback that i waited so long for???? chxxta and sihyeon e:u onda and aisha, i'm so sorry but you guys ruined everything https://t.co/DH9aWTAWo2
— deadline (@ondapics1) February 11, 2026
To think that this would have been the comeback of the year if everglow didn't decide to sell themselves out to Russia. https://t.co/ODytx99OGp
— Roman ✨ Billlie ☁️🏰 1/27 (@forever_dai5y) February 11, 2026
BOYCOTT BECAUSE EVERGLOW CHOSE BLOOD MONEY ‼️🇷🇺 pic.twitter.com/yY8ClaNuYq
— lav | saw p1h (@llavvi_) February 11, 2026
LMFAO…. You think I would be happy…. We struggled to Buy Albums/Sell Tours as OT6, now after all this and you ignoring us and splitting the fan base even more? We are cooked, your CEO is a brainless muppet, GLAD HE GOT HIS BLOOD MONEY!!!
— TylerKorea (@TylerKorea99) February 11, 2026
wont be supporting this time sorry girls cancel the russia tour https://t.co/y9XpQfUR1f
— josie ✩ (@bbeegirIs) February 11, 2026
Fans are continuing to share anger online and demanding answers from the group and company.
