Rookie girl group AtHeart officially stepped into the K-pop spotlight on August 13, 2025 (KST) with their debut single Plot Twist. But beyond the song itself, one particular dance move from their choreography has the internet buzzing — and dividing fans.
In a Studio Choom YouTube performance featuring members Michi and Nahyun, the choreography shows the girls literally twisting their bodies while holding each other’s heads, a move that quickly became the focal point of online discussions.
Some netizens praised the originality:
- “The beat feels like WJSN’s, and the choreography has a Dreamcatcher vibe, so it gives off that 3rd-gen feel — I love it so much.”
- “I hope the agency gives them good promotion.”
Others, however, slammed it as “bizarre” and “dangerous,” expressing concern over possible injuries and questioning the creative direction:
- “Who comes up with such choreography that’s not even pretty and just bizarre?”
- “This is an insult to choreographies.”
- “That’s… absurdly weird…”
- “What were they thinking when they made this…?”
- “It doesn’t look good, it’s bad for the body, and even for viral purposes it’s inefficient.” – “Feels J-Pop. Haha.”
- “That’s gonna hurt their backs.”
- “Oh man, they really need to be careful with their backs with this.”
- “Well, at least it got them on the hot board once and made their name known… Kinda sad though.”
- “Looks dangerous. I don’t think kids should be copying it.”
- “Wh… what is this…? Watch your spine, kids…”
While the move has sparked polarized opinions, it has undeniably propelled AtHeart into the trending ranks, making their debut one of the most talked-about girl group launches of the year. Whether this controversy will fuel their rise or hold them back remains to be seen, but for now, AtHeart has everyone watching — and talking.
Sources: Koreaboo
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