The controversy surrounding SEVENTEEN's backup dancers is escalating into allegations regarding costumes, paired choreography, and the use of their work for personal advertisements, leading to the spread of the hashtag '#SEVENTEEN_Doesn't_Need_BackDancers_for_Their_Stages.' We have summarized the issues pointed out by fans.

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Complaints began to surface one by one regarding the backup dancers who performed with Seventeen. Now, people are even asking, 'Does Seventeen really need backup dancers on stage?'

It started with a discussion about costumes.

However, all the accumulated complaints—ranging from the choreography and stage presence to the issues with the use of personal social media—came pouring out at once. 🔥

Let me break down exactly what happened and what the fans are taking issue with, step by step!

1. It started with suspicions regarding female backup dancers' stage costumes

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The starting point of the controversy is the stage costume of a female backup dancer who recently performed with Seventeen. It was.

Some netizens raised suspicions that she might not be wearing underwear based on the outfit and silhouette in the video. Related posts spread rapidly on social media.

There is also criticism that the choreography itself is excessively provocative. It was even added.

It reportedly eventually escalated into a debate over "what is the appropriate level of suggestiveness for backup dancers on idol stages."

2. "Since when was BooSeokSoon a 4-member group?" Complaint about the pair choreography

Actually, the real complaint fans had been building up was about the 'choreography' rather than the costumes.

If you look at the summary post that became a hot topic on X (formerly Twitter), these points are raised 👇

He dances differently by himself by adding physical contact that wasn't in the original choreography.

I changed the gesture I used to just make a V sign next to me during 'Iron Man' to a cheek punch.

When the topic came up, he instead posted a video of himself on Instagram to engage in a war of nerves.

In BooSeokSoon's unit, Jeonghan and Joshua's stages, Dino's solo, and every concert, pair choreography is included where dancers take the spotlight.

especially The 'Jeans' stage was mentioned a lot. It worked.

It means that during the part where the three members of BooSeokSoon dance, not even two dancers on either side, but exactly one dancer comes out and dances with them.

There were a lot of reactions saying they were puzzled ever since the M Countdown stage 😂

3. Male dancers were no exception.

It wasn't just the female dancers who were put on the chopping block.

This criticism was directed at the male dancers.

They add ad-libs to stand out more than their main job, the group dance.

Then, they mess up the moves and ruin the synchronized dance.

The members are a perfect match, but there have been more than a few times when the stage looked sloppy because of the dancers.

When you think of Seventeen, you think of 'self-produced synchronized choreography,' right? ✨

That is why I think fans can't help but be particularly sensitive about this part.

4. Individual advertisements using Seventeen's name? The point that angered fans the most

The social media issue was what poured fuel on the fire.

According to fans, a dancer used a video of Seventeen's performance as a thumbnail and inserted an advertisement for their own beauty treatment in the background.

They quietly deleted it after criticism arose, but fans say this isn't the first time this has happened.

There were so many reactions saying, "We can't tolerate using Seventeen's name in individual advertisements" 😤

5. "What we like is Seventeen's relationships"

One of the opinions that resonated a lot during this controversy was exactly this.

The question is whether it was really necessary to perform the old 'Cancan' stage with dancers.

I know that the picture looks pretty when there are a lot of people.

However, what fans want to see is the chemistry between the Seventeen members, not the chemistry between Seventeen and the dancers.

The stage is already packed with 13 members. So, there were opinions questioning whether it was necessary to mix in dancers to distract the audience.

6. The hashtag '#SEVENTEEN_Doesn't_Need_BackDancers' spreads

All this accumulated frustration is eventually gathering into hashtags 📢

Fans are posting the issues and controversies one by one using the hashtag '#SEVENTEEN_Doesn't_Need_BackDancers_On_Their_Stage'.

It is spreading rapidly as stage video captures, pair choreography scenes, and group dance mistakes are being shared together.

Of course, there are definitely opposing opinions 🙋‍♀️

Backup dancers are also professionals who determine their costumes and movements to match the song's concept and stage production.

It is unfair to apply stricter moral standards simply because she is standing next to a male idol.

It is dangerous to target an individual based on unconfirmed allegations regarding their clothing.

Ultimately, I think the core issue is 'how far the role of a backup dancer extends.'

There is a significant difference in perspective depending on whether you view them as support that makes the artist shine or as another protagonist on stage.

💡 Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q. Why did the controversy regarding Seventeen's backup dancers start?

A. It started with allegations that a female backup dancer was not wearing underwear regarding her outfit on stage recently. Since then, accumulated grievances, including mistakes in pair choreography and group dances, and claims of personal advertising use, have all erupted together.

Q. What is the hashtag '#SEVENTEEN_Doesn't_Need_BackDancers_On_Their_Stage'?

A. This is a hashtag used by fans to share issues and controversies regarding Seventeen's backup dancers on stage. It is spreading centered around X.

Q. Has the allegation regarding the backup dancers' costumes been confirmed as true?

A. No. As of now, it is merely speculation by netizens, and nothing has been confirmed as fact.

Q. What does the phrase 'BooSeokSoon has 4 members' mean?

A. It is a phrase that points out the setup in BooSeokSoon's performances, such as 'Jeans,' where a single female dancer dances alongside the members. There were reactions questioning it starting from the M Countdown stage.

Q. Has the agency released an official statement?

A. As of October 29, no official statement regarding the backup dancer controversy has been confirmed.