TWICE recently made their comeback with "BETWEEN 1&2." However, their comeback outfits are earning mixed reactions for its "maturity."
Keep on reading to know more.
TWICE Draws Attention for 'Mature' Outfits in Latest 'BETWEEN 1&2' Comeback
Recently, TWICE made a comeback with their eleventh mini album "BETWEEN 1&2" back on August 26. As a result, the group is currently attending several broadcasts and schedules to promote their new album.
However, on the same day, a post on an online community forum entitled "TWICE's outfit is too revealing this time" was shared.
In this post, it features photos of TWICE members Momo, Mina, and Jihyo wearing outfits for their "BETWEEN 1&2" promotions. But along with the post, the netizen pointed out that the members' outfits this time would have been refreshing had it not been "excessive."
"It is a refreshing concept, so I think it would have been pretty even if the [outfits] had been less excessive. Of course, they probably won't come out on stage [wearing clothes] like that, but still," the netizen wrote.
In the photos, which were shared through the members' respective social media accounts, they can be seen wearing clothes that resemble lingerie due to its lace and silk materials.
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Other outfits worn by the rest of the TWICE members include harnesses and stockings, giving the girl group an overall mature vibe for this comeback.
In addition, the members are also showing more skin as compared to their previous comebacks.
TWICE's Latest Outfits Earn Mixed Reactions
Unsurprisingly, netizens have expressed their mixed reactions to TWICE's new outfits, deeming them as too "mature" given the group's reputation and image in the past years.
Some comments from netizens read:
"Isn't that basically just a bra?"
"Do they have a lingerie concept? I hate it. Why are they doing this to idols?"
"Even if it is for their concept, it looks like they are just wearing undergarments. Even before they began showing more skin there was already a lot of talk, but they are getting more severe."
"This is crazy. These look like some 19+ rated magazine photos."
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However, other netizens have stepped up to defend the girl group's outfits. Some have argued that the members are older now, so they should be allowed to change their image. Other stated that this type of fashion has existed long before.
Some comments from netizens read:
"Wow, people are acting like those old people who used to be against wearing mini skirts in the 1960s."
"Other female idols have also worn revealing outfits that resemble lingerie. But TWICE just have good bodies, that's why it looks more revealing. They are sexy, their faces are pretty, and they have such good bodies. I am so jealous."
"Who cares? They are older now."
"Artists' fashion should be respected and not seen as just regular clothing."
What are your thoughts on TWICE's latest outfits?
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Written by Robyn Joan