A video clip from KATSEYE‘s music video has resurfaced and is receiving mixed reactions.
The “Debut” music video was released this summer, but a clip from the chorus is currently going viral. The choreography showcases the members in a formation made for 5 people, despite having 6 members in the group.
Netizens noticed that at least one of the members with darker skin, Manon and Lara, remained in the back for the entire clip.
Particularly, Manon was placed behind a member and was unable to be seen for over 25 seconds.
Many netizens felt that the formation choices were a blatant display of colorism and racism.
the placements in this choreography were intentional btw :( https://t.co/ZRfoJCvRp4
— kami 🧸🍑💭 (@ikissjaekook) December 16, 2024
This is their WORST choreo placement. Even first time watchers can see how awkwardly forced manon is to the back https://t.co/xdJSVaE0Fd
— Luna The Healbot 💌 (@StarStruckPriv) December 17, 2024
When the choreography positions clearly display colorism and racism? https://t.co/jipPglbhYN pic.twitter.com/jyc7esv5ID
— Shai⁷ (@Shai_Berry) December 17, 2024
Yeah this girl group is going nowhere, not when they are showing a clear bias right out the gate. How is one member completely hidden the whole way through, the other darker skinned member also isn’t as visible as the other members?? https://t.co/2KNwthy1C1
— 𝓔𝓵𝓵𝓪 ✨ (@Zsolostan) December 17, 2024
However, others claimed that the choices for the choreography were based on bringing the more talented members forward. Additionally, formations for songs like “Touch” equally showcase all of the members.
she's like the weakest dancer out of them all so this is not surprising manon stans always complain and complain. https://t.co/0GB8d7DVbr pic.twitter.com/ym4wcCPEBq
— not so javier. (@kcvmstepj) December 17, 2024
why is everyone talking like touch doesn't exist, y'all don't even care about debut nor katseye from the first place just stfupic.twitter.com/cQrxmjBIfl https://t.co/8b2Ioq6jy1
— adnid uparupa saw jebes! 🥹 (@ahcives) December 17, 2024
Is insane how I have to remind people everyday that both Lara and Manon didn't audition but were SCOUTED to be in the group. HYBE WANTED them in the group SO BAD they made one of them the MAIN vocalist and the other the literal FACE and CENTER of the group 😭 https://t.co/qkeuylQm2p
— 𝙆𝙚𝙞𝙩𝙝 (@gay_sad_emo) December 17, 2024
Omg please move on ts getting tiring they have 6 songs and this the only one when she’s in the back🫤 https://t.co/fpNfo6831d pic.twitter.com/bf6yjPmpmy
— ☆kiri |misses atz☆ (@STAR_MINGI_) December 17, 2024
