Katy Perry Criticized Lee Hyori "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"

Many netizens who have read this took Katy Perry's comments as a direct insult to Lee Hyori. Even though she did not mentioned any names, netizens still felt that Katy's tweet addressed the Korean star, as the song title is very unusual.
Netizens were enraged, claiming that "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" was intended to be a song about a self-made, independent woman. They also compared Hyori's songs to Katy's meaning less songs such as "I Kissed a Girl" and "Peacock".

Netizens also pointed out that many of Katy Perry's lyrics could also be seen as egotistical, which would make her somewhat hypocritical.

Some netizens quoted Katy Perry's "California Gurls", in which Katy sang "California gurls, we're undeniable/Fine, fresh, fierce, we got it on lock," They pointed out that Katy's lyrics could also be interpreted as arrogant.

However, others had a different opinions that Katy Perry is free to express her own opinion. Some netizens took the remark positively and that Katy Perry listening to K-pop is a sign that the Hallyu wave spreading even further.