Sana Clarifies Pantsless Controversy! Accident vs. Viral, Jeon Somi, Bottomless

TWICE's Sana's event outfit garnered heated attention online. Although the outfit appeared to be a floral-patterned mini dress, some photos revealed her lower body in a bold manner, sparking a controversy over being "pantsless" or "bottomless."

Following Sana's personal explanation of the situation, there are reactions suggesting that it was closer to a mishap where her outfit looked different than expected rather than an intentional exposure.

1. Why Did the Sana Pantsless Controversy Arise?

The controversy began on June 18 at the photo wall of a brand event held in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Sana appeared wearing a floral-patterned tube top, and a photo circulated showing her inner shorts from the front as the hem of the dress rode up.

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The issue was that the pants portion was shorter than regular shorts and featured emphasized lace details. Some netizens reacted by saying it looked like underwear or a swimsuit, while others argued that it should be viewed as a fashion trend. Ultimately, the core of the controversy lay not in the actual amount of exposure, but in how the outfit was perceived by the public.

2. What did Sana say to clarify?

Sana personally clarified the situation through a fan communication platform. She explained that although she had worn the dress without the center gaping open during the fitting, she was too flustered to check the mirror when entering the venue and only realized the photos were being taken with the gap open after arriving in the waiting room.

She also expressed her feelings, saying that she was upset because she couldn't perform as well as she did during the fitting, but she was even more upset because there was so much talk.

Following this clarification, some reactions changed. Even those who initially viewed it solely as a daringly revealing fashion choice began to see it as closer to an issue with her attire at the event rather than intentional viral marketing.

3. The reason why Bon Bom dresses and Jeon Somi's outfits are trending again

The outfit worn by Sana is known to be from the domestic designer brand Bonbom. According to reports, the price is around 583,000 won. Bonbom is a brand that utilizes experimental silhouettes and bold details, and this outfit is also a design closer to the pantsless trend than a typical mini dress.

The fact that Jeon Somi also wore the same outfit in the past has been brought back into the spotlight. While Jeon Somi wore the outfit in a more conceptual way at a Fashion Week event, the controversy intensified after Sana was photographed from an unexpected angle at an official event's photo wall.

The point of this case is that even the same clothes can elicit completely different reactions depending on who wears them, where they are worn, and in what situation.

4. Accident vs. Viral Marketing: How Should We View It?

Based solely on Sana's explanation so far, this incident appears to be closer to a styling mishap than intentional viral marketing.

This is because Sana herself explained that the outfit appeared to be open, unlike during the fitting, and that she did not immediately notice this on the spot.

Of course, as a result, the clothing brand and the pantsless look itself became a major topic of conversation. However, there is insufficient evidence to conclude that it was a deliberate viral marketing campaign just because it became a hot topic. Rather, this controversy is closer to an example demonstrating how an outfit suitable for a runway or photo shoot can look different on the red carpet at an official event.