On June 25, Seolhyun posted an Instagram Story that immediately caught fans’ attention. The image featured her watching World Street Woman Fighter alongside friends, all donning bold black lipstick in homage to Kyoka, a standout member of Japanese dance crew “Osaka Ojo Gang.” She captioned the photo: “Waited like this for two hours…ㅠ.”
The message, though playful, highlighted a shared sentiment among many viewers. Episode 5 of World Street Woman Fighter veered away from its trademark high-energy battles, instead focusing on the dancers’ tourist activities in Korea. Though this offered a lighter tone, it was met with criticism due to the overwhelming presence of product placements and branded content.
On YouTube, fans expressed frustration under the Episode 6 preview, leaving comments like: “The preview was the most entertaining part of the whole two-hour episode,” and “I just watched two hours of commercials. Should’ve skipped it.”
Despite the backlash, WSWF continues to perform well in ratings. According to Nielsen Korea, Episode 4 reached a personal best with a 1.237% nationwide rating, while Episode 5 saw a slight dip to 1.21%.
Seolhyun’s post, which was equal parts humorous and sincere, reflected the dedication of WSWF‘s loyal fanbase. Her admiration for Kyoka—so strong it inspired a themed watch party—serves as further proof that the show’s global appeal continues to resonate, even when the content misses the mark.
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