Has K-pop's biggest summer festival become more provocative?

Bibi's midperformance costume change at Waterbomb Seoul over the weekend reignited a familiar debate over whether K-pop's biggest summer music festival has become excessively provocative.

While online reactions were sharply divided, industry insiders largely agreed the performances should be viewed within the context of Waterbomb's distinct festival culture, cautioning against allowing spectacle to eclipse the music itself.

The singer-songwriter drew widespread attention after incorporating an o ...