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VV, 'Waterbomb' Aftermath... Past Festival Profanity and Sex Commodification Controversies Resurface [Star Issue]

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Heo Jihyung

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/Photo=Waterbomb video screenshot
/Photo=Waterbomb video screenshot

Singer VV has become the center of heated debate following her provocative performance at the 'Waterbomb Seoul 2026' stage, with renewed attention also drawn to past controversies involving profanity and suggestive content during university festival performances.

On the 25th, VV took the stage at 'Waterbomb Seoul 2026' held at KINTEX in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, performing songs including "Best Lover," "Night Red Bean Soup," and "The Weekend."

That day, she revealed a bikini outfit after removing her tight-fitting jumpsuit. In particular, her performance—kneeling while singing surrounded by a group of male dancers—sparked an intense atmosphere at the venue.

However, as the concert video spread rapidly through online communities and social media platforms like ONLINE, it became engulfed in controversy over its suggestive nature. Some netizens criticized the performance, stating it "resembled sexual acts," "exceeded appropriate limits," and "crossed the line." Conversely, other netizens argued that "this is typical of VV" and "it's an adult festival, so what's wrong?" emphasizing respect for freedom of expression, leading to ongoing debate.

Singer and actress VV poses at the launch event for fashion brand Maison Kitsuné's 'Babyfox' collection held at Café Kitsuné in Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 29th. March 29, 2024 / Photo=Kim Chang-hyun
Singer and actress VV poses at the launch event for fashion brand Maison Kitsuné's 'Babyfox' collection held at Café Kitsuné in Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 29th. March 29, 2024 / Photo=Kim Chang-hyun

Amid this controversy, VV's past performances are once again being scrutinized. Earlier, during 'Waterbomb' in 2022, she experienced a startling incident where her bikini strap came undone while removing her T-shirt as an upper garment.

Additionally, in 2022, at a university festival, VV invited a male fan onto the stage, had him sit on a chair, held his hand, and sat on his lap, displaying bold physical contact. She also kissed the man's face, sparking accusations of "sex commodification" over her university festival performances.

Furthermore, during a 2024 university festival performance, VV faced criticism for using harsh profanity in her remarks, including lines such as, "Do you like school? Do you hate school? Are you someone who hates schools?"

VV has built her unique artistic identity through bold concepts and unrestrained stage presence over the years. However, each time she employs provocative staging, debates continue to arise regarding the boundary between freedom of expression and suggestive content.

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