Photos of three members of girl group VIVIZ posing with an adult film actor have gone viral on social media, sparking controversy.

VIVIZ is facing backlash after group members were seen in selfies with adult entertainer Sam Vu. The images were originally shared on his Instagram a few days ago, but only recently spread widely online.

The group is currently on their first world tour, New Legacy, with a stop in Chicago on September 18. Sam Vu attended the concert and later posted pictures along with his impressions of the show.

One clip showed Sam Vu enjoying VIVIZ’s performance, but the images that drew the most attention were the selfies he took with each member after the concert. In the photos, Eunha, SinB, and Umji can be seen smiling and posing next to Sam Vu, who held a promotional poster for the tour.

As the pictures circulated on social media, many fans expressed shock, arguing that it was unusual and inappropriate for idols to pose with someone from the adult entertainment industry.

VIVIZ, formed under BPM Entertainment in 2021, consists of Eunha, SinB, and Umji—all former members of the popular girl group GFriend. They officially debuted on February 9, 2022, with their first mini-album Beam of Prism.

Sources: Znews