A provocative performance by Shirose, a member of Japanese music group WHITE JAM, has gone viral and sparked heated debate online, prompting the idol to respond directly to criticism.
The performance, which has accumulated over 31 million views, features Shirose smearing honey on himself and his dancers during a stage act. Clips of the performance quickly spread on X and TikTok, with many netizens expressing discomfort and labeling the act as inappropriate or excessive.
Shirose is already well known on social media platforms, particularly TikTok, where he often posts performance videos featuring revealing outfits and bold choreography. While some fans praise his confidence and distinctive style, others argue that his recent performance crossed a line.
The controversy expanded as netizens compared reactions to Shirose’s explicit stage act with the backlash BLACKPINK’s Lisa previously faced following the release of her “Dream” music video. Some users pointed out what they perceived as a double standard, noting that Lisa received harsher criticism despite her content being less overtly provocative.
Amid the debate, Shirose addressed the controversy directly. Responding to a comment questioning the performance, he admitted that it could appear “cringey” to some viewers but stated that he personally found it cool and believed in the artistic direction.
Rather than distancing himself from the backlash, Shirose retweeted multiple posts discussing the performance, signaling that he was unfazed by criticism or ongoing debate. His actions suggest that he has no intention of altering his performance style to appease detractors.
As discussions continue online, it appears Shirose will maintain his boundary-pushing approach, regardless of the divided public response.
Sources: Koreaboo
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