4th Gen Idol Apologizes To Fans After Appearing On Idol Dating Reality Show

Fans were divided after it was revealed that i-dle’s Miyeon (formerly known as (G)I-DLE) and former CIX member Bae Jinyoung were the mysterious idols starring in KODE’s new reality series Trip KODE — a travel-based program that called itself the spin-off to the once-controversial We Got Married.

Trip KODE’s teaser, released on October 9, promised “heart-fluttering” travel moments between two fourth-generation idols. Although the clip hid their faces, fans quickly identified the pair as Miyeon and Jinyoung.

The discovery sent social media into overdrive. Many fans voiced discomfort, recalling the original We Got Married’s fake-marriage format and how it often blurred lines between acting and reality. Others worried about potential fan wars and unwanted romantic rumors between the two idols.

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After noticing the heated reactions, Miyeon personally addressed the issue through a short statement on her fan community, expressing regret that the casting had caused concern.

• And what everyone is worried about won’t happen, so don’t be worried, okay?
• Love you.
• I came here quickly to tell you guys that because I thought you’d be really rattled. I’m sorry for making you worry.

Meanwhile, curiosity about Trip KODE continues to rise, with viewers wondering how the dynamic between Miyeon and Jinyoung will unfold once the show premieres on October 16 at 6.30 PM KST on the KODE YouTube channel.