Fans’ “Double Standards” When It Comes To This HYBE Group Gets Called Out

The group’s identity sparked a major debate recently.
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Jasmine Turner
Jasmine Turner

KATSEYE recently released “Gnarly.” While the girls slayed the unique concept…

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…some found it inappropriate given that member Yoonchae is still a minor.

Fans pointed out inappropriate choreography, outfits, and scenes, criticizing the company for letting Yoonchae do the concept.

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Things escalated when an X user, @yunjinbfs, commented that KATSEYE does not fall under the K-Pop category, and such choreography and concepts are normalized in America.

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Other fans immediately pointed out that the take was hypocritical and showcased the “double standard” fans seem to always have for the group.

Previously, some international fans brought up the way how the girls reacted harshly to criticism about their new song. Manon reacted with “if you don’t get it, kindly get the f*ck away from us.”

The reaction invited praise from international fans who lauded her for speaking up and defending herself.

However, it seems like netizens are tired of the way their fans have been defending them, simply because they do not traditionally fall under the K-Pop category.

Others have been arguing that KATSEYE makes use of K-Pop’s resources, promoting on K-Pop music shows and variety shows, does challenges with K-Pop artists, and more, and therefore should also be subject to the same standards as K-Pop acts.

KATSEYE’s main target audience also consists of K-Pop fans.

Although they are actively promoting in both Korea and the United States, KATSEYE categorizes themselves as a global group rather than K-Pop.

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