One media outlet is drawing flak after allegedly sexualizing TWICE member Momo.
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Korean Media Outlet Allegedly 'Sexualizes' TWICE Momo in Recent Article
Media outlets use headlines as a way to grab attention and increase view count. While some articles are more on clickbait, there are those who end up writing controversial headlines.
In particular, one Korean media outlet is recently drawing flak and angering fans for allegedly sexualizing TWICE member Momo.
Back on May 15, media outlet SpoTV News released a new article with the title, "'Shockingly revealing' Momo, the angle is dangerously close... The active girl group idol's bold exposure."
SpoTV News' headline on TWICE Momo
In this article, it shared recent photos posted on the group's official social media of the TWICE member at the airport, as Momo departs to Los Angeles from the Incheon International Airport back on May 12 for TWICE's fourth world tour "III."
The article also showcased Momo's airport outfit, which consists of a sleeveless green mini-dress, a black cardigan, and a black sling bag.
TWICE Momo's outfit at the airport on May 15
While the article itself praised Momo for her outfit, the article's sensationalizing headline made numerous netizens express their disappointment.
A screenshot of the article, with its title and content, were shared on online community forums, such as The Qoo.
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TWICE Momo's outfit at the airport on May 15
Here, netizens criticized the article's reporter for allegedly over sexualizing Momo through their headlines. Some also claimed that this can be classified as sexual harassment.
Some comments from fans read:
"Isn't this sexual harassment?"
"The title of the article sucks."
"Momo's outfit looks fine."
"I thought Momo was wearing an outfit that was like, showing her underboobs with a super short skirt, but her outfit is so normal."
"Why is this reporter over sexualizing Momo?"
"The reporter is a woman, she should know better not to write things like that."
"What the heck is wrong with that headline?"
"That is basically sexual harassment."
What are your thoughts on the issue?
TWICE's Japanese Album '#TWICE4' Becomes Certified Gold
In other news, TWICE and their fourth Japanese best album "#TWICE4" was just certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) back on May 13.
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According to the RIAJ, those albums that sold over 100,000 copies receive a gold certification, while platinum at 250,000, double platinum at 500,000, and triple platinum at 750,000.
This means that "#TWICE4" exceeded 100,000 album copies sold in Japan, making it the group's 16th single or album to hit the mark.
Congratulations to TWICE!
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Written by Robyn Joan
