The release of their ‘Klaxon’ dance video has sparked a heated debate among fans from both within and outside of their home country, with (G)I-DLE at the center of the controversy. The video, which was uploaded on their official YouTube channel, features the members in revealing outfits, causing concerns and stirring up a lot of discussion.
The dance video, titled “Jeju Island Batgodong replaced by (G)I-DLE Klaxon,”showcases the members wearing bikini tops and white shirts, with their backsides visible during Jeon Soyeon’s rap section. The camera captures Soyeon lifting a long top and swaying her hips from a lower angle, while other members such as Yuqi and Miyeon, standing behind her, also prominently flaunt their bodies.
The abundance of exposure has sparked backlash from fans. One fan expressed, “We understand the appeal of a sexy concept, but this crosses the line.”Another fan reminisced, “I miss the (group’s) previous image. The beach and swimwear concept is fine, but the amount of skin shown is too much. Can they tone it down?”Several fans also voiced their disappointment with the group’s new direction, leaving comments like, “This is distasteful…”and “I was taken aback.”
Conversely, there were also fans who embraced the daring concept and supported the group’s decision. Positive remarks included, “They’re all grown-ups. It’s summertime, so why not experiment with a sexy concept?”and “It complements the message of ‘NXDE’ (‘Nude’). It suits them perfectly.”
Despite (G)I-DLE’s large fanbase, which includes a significant number of minors, there has been criticism surrounding the potential negative impact their content may have on young viewers. Despite not being age-restricted on YouTube, the group’s management should carefully consider the appropriateness of their content, given their influence on teenagers.
The debut of ‘Klaxon’ on July 8, accompanied by its music video and dance video, is still causing division among fans. While some admire the group’s audacity and connection to the message of the song, others are advocating for a return to less risqué concepts.
The opinions of netizens have been clearly expressed, resulting in a variety of reactions.
- “This is so cheap…”
- “I was shocked.”
- “Please I hope they stop with those revealing outfits, no but Tomboy was so nice… After that, they just kept exposing themselves.”
- “Aigo, why are they going towards that direction too…”
- “Ugh I was shocked.”
- “No but why are they doing this. .. ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ”
- “I feel like everyone is wearing bikinis as outfits lately..ㅠ”
- “Aigo what is this.”
- “This team has always shown a lot of skin, I don’t care what age they are, or how it or miss it is, I’m just stating facts ㅎㅎ”
- “This was too much…”
Despite ongoing debates, the group and their management must navigate the delicate balance between artistic expression and the varying expectations and concerns of their diverse fanbase.
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