MAMAMOO's Hwasa has been making headlines due to her school uniform outfit on the show "Knowing Bros."

On September 9, a post criticizing Hwasa gained attention on the community board Pann, titled "HWASA FACES CONTROVERSY FOR 'SEXY' SCHOOL UNIFORM."

The post mentioned that some people thought Hwasa's outfit resembled a bikini or bra top, leading to the term "school uniform bra top," and reminded them of Britney Spears. However, it was noted that the public had mixed feelings about the s*xualization of school uniforms.

The post also pointed out that Hwasa's performance in the song emphasized her body's value and self-love, which was part of the song's message. This attention extended to the female dancers, who wore revealing outfits, sparking discussions among netizens.

Here's what some netizens had to say:

"Britney's song faced criticism in its time too. We should be cautious about using school uniforms."

"She tends to push boundaries with her performances."

"I worry because students nowadays look mature, and such performances in school uniforms may lead to inappropriate thoughts."

"People who say it's an homage to Britney should remember that Britney also faced backlash for sexualizing school uniforms and issues related to minors."

"I hope Hwasa becomes more careful after her past controversies, especially when wearing a school uniform."

"Considering it's 'Knowing Bros,' the school concept makes sense."

"While the show has a school theme, some find the outfit questionable."

"It's been a while since Britney's debut; moral standards have evolved."

"She's wearing this for her comeback, not just because of 'Knowing Bros.'"

"I don't know about that, but the song stinks so bad. None of her songs, styling, or concepts have been hitting lately."

"Oops, she did it again."

"Hwasa's giving koreans the ick; she should be careful, lol."

What are your thoughts?

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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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