“Produce 101 Japan” Trainee’s Controversial “Ending Fairy” Pose Triggers Absolute Disgust

Recently, a video clip of a Produce 101 Japan Shinsekai contestant has gone viral online.

In the video, trainee Honjo Akira garnered much criticism for his “ending fairy” pose.

While most idols opt for a cute or cool pose, Akira was seen smelling his armpit before making an awkward heart pose.

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Even the other contestants were shocked after watching his unexpected pose.

Netizens were absolutely appalled that something like this was even aired on broadcast.

• “I can believe the production team chose that scene to be aired on broadcast.”
• “It’s not even funny and just gross.”
• “Ah…”
• “What is wrong with him?”
• “I don’t feel good after watching that.”
• “It’s so gross, I hate it. Even the other contestants look disgusted by it.”
• “Does he not know that he is on an idol program? It just looks like  I’m watching boys act stupid in class.”