April 30th, Katseye their return with the music video was officially made Knotty. However, the release has aroused an intense back -scolp by fans and media commentators, many of whom claim that specific scenes and styling choices are inappropriate for the youngest member of the group, 17 years old Yoonchae.
The music video presents several visual and audio elements that the spectators have considered unsuitable for a group that includes a minor. These include provocative choreography, suggestive camera angles, background audio with gemitted layers of sounds and symbolic images-like a first floor coupling of flies, which some interpret as sexual loads.
In particular, YoonchaeThe style, the dance sequences and the presence of the screen attracted criticism to appear too adults for its age. Fans argue that these choices not only put it in disagreement, but also contribute to a worrying trend for the sector.
Critics indicated Hybethe agency behind Katseyeas repeated crimes. “It seems that Hybe wants a” cunty “group image, A noted user, “But they could easily reach it without including minors.”
Similar accusations were made against The Serafimwhose was made of debut included choreography for FEARLESS, AntifragileAND Shrewd that many considered excessively suggestive, despite having presented minors at the time.
This growing recourse has rekindled wider conversations on ethical responsibilities of entertainment companies. Fans and cultural commentators ask for a style more suitable for age, choreography and general creative direction when it comes to idols that are still minor.
Previously, Katseye face plagiarism accusations following the release of theirs Knotty teaser. The Netizen stressed similarities in concept, styling and images Blackpink AND AespaSparking debates on originality in k-pop.
While Knotty Could he have aimed at Audia and the edge, the criticisms he has caused to raise an urgent question: at what cost that artistic vision should arrive, especially when he risks compromising the well -being of young artists?
