NCT Yuta’s Christian Imagery During Solo Concert Sparks Controversy
Imagery during NCT Yuta‘s recent solo concerts has sparked debate online.
On October 3, Yuta made his long-awaited solo debut with Depth. A music video for the title track “Off The Mask” was released on the same day.
Before the album’s release, it was announced that Yuta would embark on his own solo showcase tour, HOPE. Throughout October, the idol will perform at venues across Japan and has already completed two shows at the Kitakyushu Soliel Hall on October 5 and 6.
Fans were treated to performances of tracks from the album, covers of songs, and unreleased songs. However, one of the stages during the concert has since sparked controversy online.
During one of his unreleased songs, a large statue of Jesus Christ on a crucifix is on stage, and the idol is shown singing and kneeling in front of it.
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In Christianity, Jesus Christ was crucified as a sacrifice for the sins of the world, and the image of Christ on the crucifix has been regarded as sacred.
As a result, some have criticized Yuta for the imagery at his concert, including on a viral TikTok criticizing his performance and comparing reactions to the criticism that LE SSERAFIM received for imagery in “Easy.”
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On the other hand, fans have pointed out that the genre Yuta’s music was inspired by, Visual Kei, has used religious imagery through the years and is not out of the ordinary. Christianity, and other religions, have been used and examined in multiple art forms as well.
Fans have also pointed out that the song Yuta is singing is called “Prayer,” and reportedly has lyrics asking for strength from God, meaning that the crucifix was not used in a mocking way.
You can read more about LE SSERAFIM’s use of imagery below.
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