A hand gesture Kep1er member Hikaru made during a live stream is drawing attention online. Keep on reading for all the details.
Kep1er Hikaru Draws Attention for Hand Gesture Made on Live Stream
On June 13, Kep1er members Hikaru, Kim Dayeon, and Seo Youngeun held a live stream on V Live titled "Come in Kep1ian Who Can Handle Our Excitement." In the live stream, the members were seen goofing around, talking to fans, and dancing.
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At one point in the live stream, Hikaru and Kim Dayeon were seen near the camera while Seo Youngeun was in the middle of the practice room. Seo Youngeun was performing "U+ME=LOVE," a song she had previously performed on "Girls Planet 999."
As Hikaru and Kim Dayeon were at the front and appeared larger, Seo Youngeun appeared smaller since she was farther from the camera, Hikaru and Kim Dayeon pretended to lift her by pinching their fingers together where Seo Youngeun appeared on the camera. Hikaru pretended to hold Seo Youngeun by her feet while Kim Dayeon by her head.
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However, during a move where Seo Youngeun put her legs apart and did a body wave, Hikaru quickly lowered her hand and held Kim Dayeon's shoulder. She appeared shocked at something and looked at Kim Dayeon.
The two quickly stopped what they were doing for a moment before continuing to goof around.
The Reaction to Kep1er Hikaru's Hand Gesture on Livestream
Though it is unknown why Hikaru suddenly stopped her movements, the moment quickly made its round on Korean forums.
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Many explained that the hand gesture of pinching fingers together is used by "Hannams," which means "Korean male parasites" or misogynistic men when talking about the size of their privates.
Internet users expressed shame in the Korean men who use such hand gestures. Now, artists are extra cautious of what they do on camera.
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In addition, many felt embarrassed because Hikaru, who hails from Japan, appears to be aware of what the gesture means, showing how popular it is in South Korea.
Comments concerning the moment read:
"What is worse is that she is not a Korean member. F*ck, how embarrassing for our country."
"Seriously, because of these f*cked up Hannams, female celebrities have to pay attention to the hand gestures they make now."
"It is Korean men's fault for having an inferiority complex over their size."
"What are we going to do about these Hannam roaches? Even Japanese girls know about Hannams' complex. Honestly, even foreign articles talk about Hannams getting offended by that hand gesture."
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Written by Alexa Lewis
