WAYF BOYS debut single sparks controversy with anti-ICE lyric

South Korean boy group WAYF BOYS officially debuted on August 7 with the single “WAYF BOYS DO.” The track, produced by Czaer under the independent WAYF label, features the line “F*ck ICE,” directly referencing the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. The lyric quickly went viral, drawing strong reactions online; many praised the group’s boldness while others criticized the explicit political statement.

The members, several of whom are immigrants, wrote their own lyrics and highlighted their creative autonomy. Their debut has generated significant media attention both for the song’s sound and for the controversy surrounding the anti‑ICE line, positioning the group as a provocative new act in the K‑pop scene.