Korean girl group Baby Monster has just launched a world tour with their first nights in Seoul (Korea).
However, after the concert in Korea, one of the most mentioned topics is performance costumes and suggestive stages of some Baby Monster members.
Ahyeon, a 19-year-old member nicknamed "little Jennie", appeared on stage in a black strapless dress studded with crystals and metal accessories, combined with an asymmetrical short dress design, creating a prominent image.
But when videos of Ahyeon's performance spread, many viewers thought that the strapless dress she wore was too tight, plus the strapless design or additional fixed measures, so during the performance of strong dance moves, the costume continuously dropped. Fans worried that the female idol was at risk of unnecessary incidents.
However, Ahyeon still maintained a professional demeanor throughout the performance: while singing, she continuously adjusted her outfit, and at the same time lifted her hair to cover her chest. While performing strong dance moves, she had to take the opportunity to cover herself to avoid being exposed.
Most viewers criticized the management company YG Entertainment for not carefully considering costumes to ensure the safety of artists. Not to mention, Ahyeon has just passed adulthood in Korea, so performance costumes that are too sexy are considered inappropriate.
In fact, this is not the only case causing controversy. Thai member Chiquita also became the focus of discussion after her video performing the song "Worth it" at the Baby Monster concert in Seoul was widely circulated.
The performance opened with images of Chiquita performing on a red stage and performing bold, provocative dance moves.
However, what netizens are interested in is not how well Chiquita performs, but the fact that YG Entertainment is said to be building an overly sexy image for a 17-year-old female idol.
Many people believe that not only this performance, but also Baby Monster's overall image promotion in recent times is worrying.
Chiquita's performance also sparked more controversy surrounding the K-pop industry in general, which is being criticized for the trend of sexualizing teenage idols for commercial purposes.
