KISS OF LIFE’s Latest Announcement Reveals Shocking Ongoing Impact Of “Racist” Controversy
KISS OF LIFE‘s latest announcement has showcased the huge and ongoing impact of their “racist” controversy.

Earlier in the year, KISS OF LIFE sparked huge criticism for cultural appropriation during a live broadcast.
KISS OF LIFE Under Fire For Cultural Appropriation In Birthday Livestream
Netizens noticed the status of the group after a recent song released seemingly made no noise.
KISS OF LIFE’s Status After Massive “Racist” Controversy Shocks Netizens
Recently, KCON announced its second lineup, and KISS OF LIFE was part of the series of tweets with the performers.
[#KCONLA2025] 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐔𝐏
𝐊𝐈𝐒𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄#KISSOFLIFE@KISSOFLIFE_S2
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KCON LA 2025
AUG 1-3https://t.co/Tc1cN9ymrD Arena, LA Convention CenterLet's #KCON pic.twitter.com/6IJILd2IXL
— KCON USA (@kconusa) May 12, 2025
Yet, while fans are normally excited to see idols, KISS OF LIFE’s tweet was full of criticism and hate, pointing to the past controversy and how it would impact their reaction to the announcement. Many fans even pointed at other groups that deserved it more, explaining that US fans’ reactions would be negative.
Never Forget ✊🏾 pic.twitter.com/wBVt0AqwS6
— sage (@hissirenseong) May 13, 2025
there’s still time to take it back kcon, you can literally bring anyone else 😭
— Solar ♡︎ //seeing Ateez 08/08 (@luvitcrown) May 13, 2025
Why are they coming here knowing damn well American fans don’t fw them https://t.co/gJey2gbqZw
— Keke (@itgirlkelseyy) May 13, 2025
KCON USA will continuously ignore the demand for BLACKSWAN, yet give platform to racist minstrel-esque idols without a second thought. https://t.co/1D8UiVCFtE pic.twitter.com/hofRCRLQHI
— fae BIRTHDAY 🪭 (@m1ngeek) May 13, 2025
black ocean is needed juyseo https://t.co/NsWk92hgk9
— Niya ᥫ᭡ (@mark_kie99) May 13, 2025
It seems like the group will continue to feel the impact of the controversy.