South Korean singer Bibi faces backlash over choreography at Waterbomb Festival
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Clips of Bibi’s performance quickly spread online, setting off a debate over what some of the audience said was provocative choreography.
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SEOUL – South Korean singer Bibi has come under fire for her performance at the Waterbomb Festival Seoul on July 25, with some online comments criticising her outfit and dance moves.
The 27-year-old took the stage at the outdoor Global Stage at Kintex in Goyang, Gyeonggi province, to perform her mega-hits – including Bam Yang Gang and Bibi Vengeance – clad in a white romper with a plunging neckline and bikini top underneath.
During her performance, she dropped to her knees and pulled down the front zipper of her soaked romper to reveal her bikini.
She later sang on her knees while surrounded by shirtless male dancers, looking up at the microphone they held above her.
Some netizens criticised the choreography for being overtly sexual. But others believed she had chosen the revealing outfit to entertain the audience.
Clips from the set quickly spread online after the event’s official Instagram account posted footage of Bibi’s performance on July 26, setting off a debate over whether the choreography went too far.
Some defended the performance as fitting for Waterbomb, an adults-only summer music festival known for artistes’ revealing attire and provocative shows. They also lauded the R&B star for her bold stage presence, which energised the crowd. THE KOREA HERALD/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
