Red Velvet's Thumbnail Sparks Controversy, SBS Accused of 'Unequal' Treatment: 'They really just roughly'

K-Pop’s vibrant landscape recently encountered a storm of discontent, with K-Netz expressing palpable dissatisfaction toward SBS's Inkigayo over its alleged biased treatment of Red Velvet.

Here’s what happened.

Red Velvet Fans Slam SBS Over Alleged Unequal Thumbnail Treatment, ReVeLuvs Raise Brows

The spark that ignited this firestorm came after Red Velvet’s electrifying performance of their latest hit, "Chill Kill," on Inkigayo.

SBS usually shares individual fancams highlighting each member's skills, drawing millions of views. However, the uproar stemmed from the stark contrast in Red Velvet's thumbnail quality versus other groups in the same episode.

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In a viral post on Pann Nate, fans voiced discontent with SBS, highlighting the notably lower definition and seemingly haphazard selection of thumbnails for Red Velvet.

While other groups like aespa, ZEROBASEONE, and Stray Kids had thumbnails that were polished, enhanced, and in high definition, Red Velvet's thumbnails seemed unedited and lacking in quality.

Fans raised concerns that this discrepancy in thumbnail quality could impact viewership, potentially dissuading audiences from engaging with videos that don't visually entice them.

Despite the thumbnail discrepancy, Irene’s individual fancam from another program, "Music Core," gained substantial traction, amassing over 114,000 views.

This indicates the group's enduring appeal and strong fanbase. However, it's the broader discontent expressed in the comments on the Pann post that truly underscores the issue.

ReVeLuvs Express Disbelief and Disappointment Over Red Velvet's ‘Subpar’ Thumbnails

The sentiment conveyed disbelief, disappointment, and even humor, with some fans whimsically suggesting that perhaps anti-fans of Red Velvet were responsible for the subpar thumbnails.

Comments like "SBS really, really can’t do that to Red Velvet" and "They noticeably didn’t put in effort into Red Velvet’s.." reflect the disappointment of fans who expected better treatment for the group.

Others remarked on the stark difference in quality, with humorous jibes suggesting blindfolded capture for Red Velvet's thumbnails.

These are some comments from fans:

• "They really just roughly put it together."
• "The difference is freakin’ ridiculous, lol. Did Red Velvet’s anti-fans make the thumbnails?"
• "I didn’t think much of it until I saw it all gathered like this. They noticeably didn’t put in effort into Red Velvet’s..;;"
• "Wow, I didn’t know, but seeing it like this, it’s true… The other groups look bright and milky, and their expressions are during pretty moments, but only Red Velvet’s video capture is just as it is. It’s like they captured it blindfolded."
• "But Irene is the prettiest."

This controversy serves as a stark reminder of fans' expectations for fair treatment across all K-Pop groups, highlighting the collective demand for parity and respect in showcasing each group's performances.

As netizens continue to voice their concerns, this incident amplifies the call for equitable treatment and meticulous attention to detail in presenting K-Pop content, emphasizing the importance of maintaining fairness in promoting and representing all groups on music programs like Inkigayo.

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Madison Cullen wrote this.