Recently, a K-pop girl group sparked controversy on one of China’s most popular SNS platforms, Weibo. In particular, a video of the girl group’s performance at a temple has surfaced online, earning the No.2 spot on Weibo’s hot search list.
The video shows a girl group executing a choreography in bold, revealing K-pop outfits directly in front of three large Buddha statues, with an audience seated below, wearing what appears to be prison uniforms. The surreal combination of elements—religion, sensual dancing, and prison-like attire—left C-netizens both confused and outraged.
As the video spread, netizens flooded the comment sections with disbelief, leaving scathing words like below:
- Did Buddha ask to watch K-pop? This is spiritual enlightenment in reverse.
- In such a revered place… how are these women dressed like this and dancing shamelessly?
- Has the Korean entertainment industry finally hit rock bottom?
- I sincerely want to know how Korea treats its women and how come male inmates get to watch performances like this.
- Did Buddha ask to watch K-pop? This is spiritual enlightenment in reverse.
However, according to follow-up posts from more informed netizens, the event took place from April 7 to 8, 2025, at Huguo Ryeonwu Temple, located near the Korean Army Training Center. The group reportedly performed as part of a morale-boosting event. The “prisoner” uniforms worn by the audience may have actually been military-issued attire, not prison garb, suggesting the crowd was composed of soldiers in training rather than inmates.
Nevertheless, the image of provocative K-pop choreography in a religious space continues to stir debate. At the same time, many netizens insisted that while the provocative performance needs to be questioned, the girl group in context should not be criticized, seeing that they are likely an unpopular artist who likely can’t freely turn down offers. It is the organizers that should be under public condemnation.
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