A behind-the-scenes clip from KISS OF LIFE has unexpectedly stirred debate across online communities due to a seemingly playful moment involving a Screw Bar, a popular Korean ice cream, that was censored in post-production.
In the clip, member Belle is seen licking the ice cream while it’s held by a staff member, as her hands were preoccupied. The scene drew attention when member Natty reportedly requested it be blurred or covered with an emoji, concerned that the moment might be misinterpreted. The resulting mosaic effect, however, has only intensified discussion, rather than defused it.
“They were just joking, but the mosaic made the scene look weird,” the original poster on Pann noted. Despite the harmless nature of the interaction, the censored footage was met with harsh reactions. The post expressed outrage, saying: “Why did they even include that in the video? Whether it’s censored or not, it just invites creepy comments. I’ve never seen a girl group do something like this before.”
Some netizens criticized the scene, while others came to the idol’s defense, saying it was blown out of proportion due to unnecessary censorship and context being lost. Here’s what top-voted commenters had to say:
- “You’re just using ‘Han-nam’ (derogatory term for Korean men) as an excuse to bash a female idol again, lol. Acting like you’re criticizing male-dominated forums for sexual harassment, yet you’re the one hating on girl groups. Sad.”
- “They were just playing around, but it only looks weird because of the mosaic blur. KIOF members often joke around like that.”
- “You’re acting so shocked while obsessively screenshotting male forums—your true intentions are so obvious, lol. People like you talk trash about ‘Han-nam’ all the time but then turn around and bash female idols yourselves.”
- “It was just a joke, but the scene got distorted because of the mosaic blur.”
- “But why is the staff feeding her ice cream? Why is the staff even mixing it for her in the first place?”
This incident has raised questions about editorial decisions in idol content and the complex ways fan culture and gender dynamics intersect in the K-pop industry. What was intended as a light-hearted interaction instead became a flashpoint for criticism, showcasing how even minor moments can become magnified in the public eye.
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