With his latest solo album, “GGUM,” just released, TXT Yeonjun has captivated global fans with his brilliant all-rounded skills. And yet, unfortunately, when the dance challenge was released, Yeonjun must face unexpected controversy from Korean netizens for the allegedly provocative choreography for the “GGUM” album dance challenge. So, what happened in this issue? Dive deeper with us in the discussion below.
TXT Yeonjun Faces Controversy for Provocative Dance Challenge in “GGUM” Solo Album
The brilliant member and fashion icon of BTS’s little brother, TXT Yeonjun, has shown the impressive performance of his perfectly all-rounded skills in his latest solo album, “GGUM.”
Not only showcasing his sharp dance moves and powerful voice, “GGUM” has also become a showcase of producing talent as Yeonjun had apparently co-written the lyrics himself.
Therefore, immediately after release, the song has topped various global music charts, including iTunes, Spotify, and Oricon.
Just like a typical release in 4th and 5th generation Kpop, every new track usually comes with a dance challenge. It is one of the most effectively proven ways to promote the song in social media platforms, especially TikTok and YouTube.
And the “GGUM” solo album of TXT Yeonjun released 2 versions of the dance challenge. He performed the first challenge with fellow member Beomgyu and the second one with TXT leader Soobin.
Unfortunately, the second dance challenge with TXT Soobin unexpectedly triggered backlash and criticism from Korean netizens for allegedly provocative choreography.
What Really Happened?
Immediately after the dance challenge circulated on the internet and social media, a post went viral on the Korean online community Nate Pann, criticizing the part where the choreography showed TXT Yeonjun thrusting his hips to the beat of the song. This part of the dance challenge triggered controversy among Korean netizens.
Not only is the choreography considered awkward and unnecessarily provocative, but TXT Yeonjun will have to ask fellow idols to perform it with him. It has put on a giant shadow and distracted the public from the original focus of “GGUM” solo album, which was supposed to showcase TXT Yeonjun and his brilliant aptitude in dancing. That is significantly worse, knowing that TXT Yeonjun has always been famous as one of the sexiest 4th-generation Kpop idols.
“I hate the ‘Kkojab’ dance even more.
They’re so blatant about it…
Why can’t they just give us a different choreography?
Why…
The challenge feels like a punishment.”
A post on Nate Pann.
Mixed Reactions from Korean Netizens
The controversy went viral racking over 57,000 views. With over 1,000 comments, fans voiced their discomfort with the suggestive dance moves.
Many felt the choreography was off-putting and didn’t really enhance the performance. Some even pointed out that the moves felt overly exaggerated, making them distracting, especially when shown on TV.
Yet, others pointed out that the choreography in the “GGUM” dance challenge has successfully highlighted the impressive dancing skills of TXT Yeonjun.
- “The first part wasn’t too bad, but that second move felt awkward.”
- “I wish male idols would stop doing that kind of suggestive dance. It’s not my thing.”
- “It just seems plain. The dance doesn’t come across as attractive or sexy at all.”
- “I was watching Music Bank casually, but when I saw that second move, I was totally shocked.”
- “That second move is just too much… It keeps pulling attention away.”
- “I don’t like it. It feels uncomfortable.”
- “I feel bad for the idols who must do that challenge.”
- “At first, I didn’t think much of the challenge, but after seeing the one on Music Bank and the video yesterday… I was honestly shocked, especially with Yeonjun and Soobin’s version. They were just a bit too bold.”
- “Yeonjun’s dancing is seriously next-level for male idols. He brings the choreography to life! The moves are fine, but why does everyone only focus on that one part? We’re not living in the Joseon era anymore. People need to stop being so old-fashioned.”
- “What kind of stuff do you normally watch if that’s what you think when you see this choreography?”
- “Since Yeonjun dances so well, it didn’t look weird to me at all.”
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Source: NatePann, TheQoo, OSEN.
