On December 13, the 2022 Asia Artist Awards brought a memorable close to its event. Awards were given to the nominees, and performances were presented. However, during its climax, the 2022 AAA group picture gets criticized by the online community.
Here's what people are saying about the photo.
Asia Artist Awards 2022 Group Picture Receives Flak Due To Unfair Arrangement
The 2022 Asia Artist Awards ended on a brilliant note, giving fans another unforgettable memory. K-pop idols were called for a group picture to craft a remembrance, alongside with well-known actors.
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However, the group picture gets criticized for unfair distribution of seats. Netizens called out the event for giving chairs to actors only, leaving idols to sit on the floor. Others noticed how some idols are left standing for the group picture.
Netizens also stated how tired idols can get, due to performing on live stage. With that said, they insisted chairs should be prioritized for them.
"Can they at least try to fit everyone it. This is so offensive."
"What the? Only the actors in front are sitting and the idols are all on the floor?"
"They could've given a chair to everyone. This is f**king dumbfounding"
"No, but the idols broke their bodies to perform on stage. Can't they at least get some chairs?"
"Wow this is hopeless, seriously. Isn't this award show possible because of all those singers?"
"Why would they even take a group picture like that?"
Online Community Initiate Idols & Actors Group Picture Dispute
Netizens conveyed how the event should've organized giving all attendees their seats. Some took the heat towards actors, suggesting the event shouldn't call them anymore. The award show was also criticized for their management towards idols, while implying special treatment for actors.
"Impressive. They treat actors like royalty."
"Imagine getting treated like that and then articles will only be mocking singers after. They're pitiful."
"Why would actors even be there? Isn't this an award show for singers?"
"Only chairs for the actors? This is our country's award show. It's already weird that they conduct it overseas."
"Meanwhile, the tickets were purchased by idol fans."
Meanwhile, some stated otherwise by defending the event. They shared how the group picture is a spot-on occurrence, which required idols and K-drama stars alike to align wherever they want. Others suggested the stage contained a crowd and most will prefer standing up for exposure.
"I don't think AAA is a singer awards ceremony. I think it's an Actor-Singer Joint Awards. A correct arrangement would just let them all stand together and take pictures."
"Even audiences won't see them behind, because the idols are mostly tall. Idols would normally do just that instead of sitting on chairs."
People also claimed there's no point arguing, as the idols are comfortable with their arrangement.
"I was wondering what the issue was? Some singers are sitting too?"
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Written by Israel Monte
