ATEEZ, the well-known K-pop band, carried on with their highly-anticipated “TOWARDS THE LIGHT: WILL TO POWER”world tour by taking the stage in Oakland, CA, on July 17th.
Despite the excitement, a contentious moment during their performance of “It’s You”sparked a heated discussion among both fans and observers.
The source can be found at the link provided by ATEEZofficial on Twitter in their tweet containing the photo with ID number 1813834848362177009.
As the performance continued, the camera focused in on member San as he briefly made a choreographed move to touch his crotch, which was part of the routine for the song.
Within a matter of hours, this specific shot gained immense popularity and received over 122,000 views on various social media platforms, quickly becoming viral.
The camera angle was perceived by certain fans as a bold and appreciative choice to truly capture the essence of the performance.
GIVE THIS CAMERA MAN A RAISEEEEEE https://t.co/kNuJ8jeVPn
— kiz ♡ (@bbddszn) July 18, 2024
The camera person received many expressions of gratitude from ATINYs for capturing moments that highlighted the group’s artistic expression.
cameraman i love you https://t.co/5zWbwTDUh7
— 🍊mapa (@mp_d30) July 18, 2024
I need to be in that meeting/rehearsal when they were figuring out the best camera angles and shots for everything and somebody went “crotch shot – we gotta get that 8k crotch grab super booster zoom just right.”https://t.co/do0ULiUiBK
— it’s mountiny. (@mountiny_1024) July 18, 2024
Despite this, not everyone held the same view.
Many fans expressed their unease with the camera angles used, arguing that the frequent use of close-up shots on the performers’ intimate body parts contributes to the over-sexualization of ATEEZ.
can the camera men stop zooming in their sensitive parts?this is not the first time.idc what you say but they’re overdoing it and it’s not cool at all.atz has been s3xualized so many times and i dont like seeing people focus on those. https://t.co/TABZCBUC3J
— “8₍ ˶•⤙•˶ ₎а (@gyeomtensan01) July 18, 2024
On previous occasions during the tour, similar concerns have been raised. At a previous concert, Yeosang’s posterior also garnered attention, leading to a larger conversation about boundaries and respecting the dignity of artists.
PUT THE TOUR ON HOLD THE CAMERA MAN JUST ZOOMED IN ON YEOSANG’S ASS pic.twitter.com/rfySt3S6wy
— wommy ever ྀི (@mingitized) July 15, 2024
I can’t be the only one who thinks this is getting weird. Last show they zoomed in on Yeosang’s ass and today on San’s crotch. Even when they are doing sexy moves, the camera angles shouldn’t be these. https://t.co/nGEI5c64nz
— 💜⁷ (@tssharma2607) July 18, 2024
“One fan on social media emphasized the significance of acknowledging their talent while also respecting personal boundaries.”
This sentiment is shared by many others who believe that the attention given to physical appearance takes away from the group’s musical talent and stage presence.
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