Renowned singer Lee Hyo-ri recently graced the stage of KBS' talk show 'The Seasons: Lee Hyo-ri's Red Carpet,' where she shared her candid thoughts on the emerging 'no-pants' trend within the realm of female K-pop artists.
Notably, she expressed her desire for hoobae artists, specifically mentioning JENNIE of BLACKPINK and the girl group NewJeans, to exercise caution and reconsider their choice of revealing stage outfits.
Daring Styles and Protective Sentiments: Uhm Junghwa Recalls Controversial Fashion Choices
During the insightful conversation on the talk show, both Lee Hyo-ri and guest Uhm Junghwa, recognized for their bold and daring styles on stage, delved into their own experiences with provocative outfits.
Uhm Junghwa recounted a memorable incident from 2006 when her boundary-pushing ensemble caused such a stir that it led to a server outage.
Lee Hyo-ri, in turn, conveyed her protective sentiments towards hoobae artists, shedding light on the challenges of being the first to embrace new styles and the subsequent scrutiny they face.
The Influence of Negative Responses: Lee Hyo-ri Reflects on Public Reactions to Revealing Attire
Lee Hyo-ri offered a reflective perspective on the negative responses that female artists in Korea often confront when donning revealing clothing.
"I love my hoobae artists like JENNIE and NewJeans. But I've been wishing they wouldn't wear that kind of clothing.", Lee Hyo-ri remarked.
"Seeing them in revealing outfits makes me think, 'Don't do it! Please cover yourselves up.'.", she said, adding, "I just want to protect them with love like a man looking out for his girlfriend."
Suggesting that such critiques might be rooted in affection and concern for the artists, she drew parallels between the criticisms she faced in the past and the similar sentiments she believes the current generation of hoobae artists might be encountering.
The discussion underscored the nuanced relationship between artists and their audience in the context of evolving fashion trends.
Mixed Reactions Surrounding the Bold Fashion Choice
The 'no-pants' look, characterized by micro triangular shorts resembling underwear instead of traditional pants, has recently gained momentum among high-profile K-pop girl groups such as LE SSERAFIM, BLACKPINK, and SISTAR19.
While some fans ardently support this trend as a form of self-expression and a break from conventional norms, others view it as inappropriate and a deviation from the established image of K-pop idols.
KNETZ REACTIONS
These days, there are many times when I feel ashamed as a woman even if I only wear yoga pants and leggings, but this is even worseㅜㅠ I felt sexual shame while doing this. It's not like I did something
They're expressing their freedom to dress however they'd like
It's good to see people stand up for themselves against judgment and prejudice
I'm worried that teenagers will want to copy this trend
This ongoing discourse reflects the dynamic nature of fashion within the K-pop industry and the diverse range of opinions it elicits from fans and the general public alike.
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Written by Cassidy Jones.
