South Korean girl group LE SSERAFIM (르세라핌) recently kicked off their 'PUREFLOW' world tour, with member Sakura (사쿠라) repeatedly sparking discussion over her stage attire. During a recent performance in London, UK, Sakura wore a white hooded jacket over a black sports bra. While dancing, she raised her arms, seemingly causing her lower chest to be exposed due to the top being too short. The video quickly went viral online, accumulating over 2.7 million views in less than two days. Now, a similar incident has occurred again, igniting heated debate among netizens.
On October 18, LE SSERAFIM performed in Amsterdam, Netherlands, where Sakura once again garnered attention for her stage outfit. She appeared in a different costume, but again wore a black sports bra underneath. During the performance, her lower chest was seemingly exposed again. With similar situations occurring consecutively, many netizens began to speculate after the video was released, questioning whether it was a simple wardrobe accident or if Sakura was already aware of the potential for such incidents.
Some netizens believe that since a similar situation has now happened twice, Sakura must have seen the previous video and related discussions. Comments included: "She definitely saw what happened on Twitter before." However, others argued that as long as Sakura herself feels comfortable with the costume design and presentation, there's no need for external over-interpretation. One user stated directly: "She doesn't care, so others don't need to either, just enjoy her performance." Some even joked that the topic has now spread internationally.
On the other hand, some fans focused on the styling team's costume arrangements, suggesting that instead of speculating whether Sakura was aware, it's more important to address the comfort and safety of stage outfits. They called on the company to provide artists with more suitable clothing, allowing them to complete the entire tour with peace of mind.
Additionally, fans emphasized that artists should not be objectified or become victims of malicious editing and deliberate manipulation of content. They demanded that the company strengthen protection for Sakura to prevent her from being attacked by malicious comments, false accusations, and harmful rumors.
Some netizens directly called out the styling team, arguing that sexy clothing itself isn't the issue; the key is whether proper securing measures are taken to prevent such incidents during performances. They questioned: "Can't Sakura wear sexy clothes while also ensuring they are securely fastened to avoid such accidents?" These comments resonated with many fans.
The initial incident occurred during LE SSERAFIM's concert in London on October 16, while performing "No Celestial." Sakura was wearing a white casual hooded jacket with a black sports bra underneath. During the energetic dance, she raised her hands, and her lower chest was seemingly exposed due to the inner top being too short. The footage was subsequently uploaded to X (formerly Twitter) and quickly gained attention.
At the time, fans urged the public not to continue sharing the video, noting that some accounts spreading the footage appeared to be deliberately posting content to objectify women and gain traffic. Fans believed that even if some found Sakura's outfit striking that day, it didn't justify continuing to spread images that could put her in an embarrassing situation. Now, with a similar incident reigniting discussion, public attention has once again turned to the safety of artists' stage costumes and whether online dissemination can cause harm to artists.
