Hwasa is a compilation... Is Jennie okay with the favorable reviews from foreign media? Idol obscenity controversy 'double standards'

Evaluations of the two stars, who caused controversy with their explicit depiction of sexual acts, are divided. It seems that the end of the gaze toward Jenny of Black Pink and Hwasa of Mamamoo, who are on the cutting board of the controversy over sensationalism, are different. It is ironic that the 'double standards' for the two people's obscenity controversy.

In the 5th episode of tvN's 'Dance Singer's Wandering Troupe', which aired on the 22nd, singers Kim Wan-sun, Uhm Jung-hwa, Lee Hyori, Hwa-sa, and Boa's 'University Festival Wandering' were aired. Hwasa, who was on stage at the Sungkyunkwan University Festival, took the audience by storm with a medley of Mamamoo's hits. However, the stage of the solo song 'Don't Give Me', which caused controversy over sensationalism, was edited and not aired.

Hwasa's performance on the stage was released in advance through YouTube and others, and she was hit hard by the public. At the time, Hwasa performed movements reminiscent of sexual acts, such as placing her hands on a specific part of her body and then sweeping it up while sitting with her legs spread apart on the stage of "Don't Give Up". The public who saw this was overly sensational and pointed out that there was a problem with Hwasa's performance.

There were concerns that Hwasa, who has underage fans, could have a bad influence on them sexually. Hwasa expressed herself freely on stage as an idol, but the public put the brakes on her, saying that considering Hwasa's influence, she should avoid sensationalism beyond the line.

Hwasa does not take a special position in this regard and does not seem to be aware of the controversy. Hwasa is on stage at the Nashville Bridgestone Arena concert of Mamamoo World Tour, which started on the 16th of last month. On this stage, Hwasa is unchangingly showing 'her own art', such as wearing a cowgirl outfit and unconventional exposure.

Jenny also appeared in the HBO drama 'The Idol' and tried acting for the first time after her debut, but was caught up in a sensational controversy and received harsh criticism. In the work, Jennie wore a costume that exposed her breasts to a large extent and performed choreography reminiscent of sexual intercourse while keeping her body close to the male dancers. Not only that, but he got on the cutting board with the line "Is he XX better than me?"

Regarding this, some fans complained about why Jenny, who has built up a luxurious image called 'Human Chanel', made her debut as an actress with such a role. Several pointed out that it could instill a bad sexual consciousness in global fans who like Jennie.

However, with Jenny's debut as an actress receiving positive reviews from foreign media, it seems that the controversy surrounding Jenny's sensationalism has been diluted to a large extent. The column published on the 19th in Forbes, an American business magazine, was the beginning. Forbes praised Jenny in a column titled 'What should Blackpink Jennie do after D-Idol?' The reason for this was Jenny's acting and expressive power that she showed in the work.

In addition, Forbes praised Jenny's acting, foreseeing that she could be nominated for an Emmy Award, one of the most prestigious awards in the American pop culture industry, through 'The Idol'.

The New York Times also said, "After the first episode aired, it was 'Diane' played by Jenny of the K-pop girl group BLACKPINK, instead of 'Jocelyn', the main character played by Lily-Rose Depp, who stood at the center of the stage." illuminated

Accordingly, domestic media outlets are citing foreign media and reporting positively, saying that Jennie's potential for future development is expected, including favorable reviews for her acting challenge instead of the 'sensational controversy'. It is the same sensational controversy, but it is receiving a completely different evaluation from Hwasa.

Although Jenny and Hwasa are on the cutting board of the sensationalism controversy side by side, the evaluations are mixed. Now is the time to check whether there is an unknowing prejudice in the double standards towards the two people.

Reporter Yoon Jun-ho, Ten Asia delo410@tenasia.co.kr