[Nate] "WEARING JEANS WAS MY CHOICE"... JIHYO BREAKS THE 'WATERBOMB = REVEALING' FORMULA

Jihyo, the leader of the group TWICE, drew attention by breaking with convention during her performance at "Waterbomb," a premier summer festival. She challenged the unspoken "dress code" of the event, where daring swimwear or beachwear had become the standard, by appearing on stage in a pair of jeans.

Jihyo recently performed at "Waterbomb Kaohsiung" in Taiwan, wearing a silver top and long denim pants. While the crowd's reaction was enthusiastic, especially given that it was her first solo festival performance abroad, an unexpected debate regarding her outfit emerged online immediately after the show.

This reaction stemmed from the fact that her choice of clothing, which becomes heavy when wet, seemed unusual given the nature of the festival, where water is sprayed at the audience. Opinions in international K-pop communities were divided; some criticized the outfit for "not meeting Water Bomb expectations," while others praised Jihyo for her outstanding live vocals and performance, regardless of her attire.

As the debate continued, Jihyo addressed the issue directly via a fan communication platform. When a fan asked, "I’ve never seen anyone wear jeans at Waterbomb; wasn't it heavy?" she replied, "It was heavy. But it was my choice." While acknowledging the practical discomfort, she made it clear that she was the one who had decided on the stage outfit.

The music industry views this incident as a paradoxical example that highlights the one-sided nature of public scrutiny regarding female artists' stage outfits. Concerns have been raised that even at music festivals, events meant to celebrate freedom, imposing standards based on the length or revealing nature of an outfit can itself become another form of constraint on the artist.

Jihyo’s statement, "It was my choice," reflects her conviction that she need not justify her attire to meet the expectations or gaze of others. It conveys the message that the freedom to wear what one desires while performing deserves as much respect as the freedom to show skin. Jihyo’s actions, demonstrating her autonomy without grand slogans, resonate deeply within the music industry.

Jihyo electrified the venue by delivering a total of 12 performances, including seven solo tracks, a medley of TWICE’s signature hits, such as "FANCY" and "What Is Love?", and her song "Killin’ Me Good."

Major Taiwanese media outlet TVBS reported that Jihyo’s performance "instantly transported fans back to the atmosphere of the Kaohsiung concert" through her TWICE medley, while the official Waterbomb account also heaped praise on the setlist, calling it "flawless, every single track was a hit."

This is the best // It's warm // Ridiculous // I'm upset // I'm mad

source: here

1. [+362, -16]

Revealing skin was never an official requirement to begin with; it was something idols seeking greater recognition started doing on their own. We should simply respect their individual choices and leave it to the market to decide

2. [+152, -4]

TWICE has been revealing way more skin in their concerts overseas than this 

3. [+125, -28]

There are far too many actors and singers with the cheap mindset of trying to gain fame by stripping down

4. [+18, -17]

Bibi: it needs to be worth their money 

5. [+12, -1]

ㅋㅋ Didn't TWICE hold a fashion show for underwear? They're only acting conservative in Korea

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