Bold outfits cause controversy
Recently, revealing outfits of many famous female singers on the stage of personal tours have caused great controversy on Chinese social networks.
Clothes that are increasingly skimpy, tight and almost revealing the body have exceeded the acceptable limits of the public.
In August 2026, many shows of Chinese stars became the focus of discussion not because of the quality of music but because of the artist's costumes.
On August 22, Na Anh opened her tour in Beijing with a high-class wine red dress, the front design is like a vest but the back is almost completely exposed. The related topic attracted more than 1 billion views after 3 days.
Similarly, Tiet Khai Ky's performance costume at the concert in Chongqing was also criticized. She wore a short tassel dress combined with a minimalist design inside, making the overall look quite bold.
Meanwhile, Thien Y Thuan's crystal-studded see-through outfit in Nanjing continues to cause controversy because the material is so thin that it almost reveals the entire body line, lacking the usual elegance on stage.
Previously, Trieu Lo Tu's concert also received many negative reactions when many of her outfits were considered too skimpy and offensive.
According to statistics, in August alone this year, the total number of views of short videos on Chinese social networking platforms discussing overly revealing performance costumes exceeded 7.2 billion.
More than 60% of comments focused on criticizing the increasingly offensive and misdirected stage costumes.
Many audiences said that they felt uncomfortable when watching images from the performances. Some stage costumes bear the name of fashion design but in reality have too high levels of exposure, the parts that should be covered are almost not covered, going beyond the scope of art and leaving only offensiveness and vulgarity.
Even, there are sarcastic opinions: concert ticket prices are constantly increasing, while the amount of fabric used for stage costumes is increasingly less.
Faced with this situation, many reputable media channels in the populous country such as Nhan Dan Nhat Bao, Quang Minh Nhat Bao frankly stated: "It's time to rectify!".
When costumes overwhelm musical values
According to Chinese media, excessive body exposure does not mean freedom to dress. Freedom to choose clothes needs to be appropriate to the circumstances.
Many "boldly revealing" designs on stage may be influenced by the view-baiting strategy of the management company, the styling crew and the competition for attraction in the entertainment industry.
When the level of revealingness becomes a factor to help artists develop trends, costumes are no longer simply personal choices but have been turned into business tools.
Some concerts today are at risk of turning into "visual shows". In principle, the core purpose of the performance is music, vocals and connection with the audience. However, many controversial performances make the public only discuss costumes and revealingness. When visual stimulation overwhelms the quality of music, the stage will deviate from its original artistic value.
On the other hand, limited costumes can affect young audiences. The concert is a public space, with children and teenagers participating.
When frequently exposed to body-revealing images to attract attention, the aesthetic perception of immature people may be affected.
A bold outfit or a few seconds of controversial images can quickly spread, while investing in music and performing skills requires more time. The mentality of "notoriety is also fame" makes the problem even more serious.
