Netizens Disappointed By Lack Of Diversity In THE BOYZ's New MV, Filmed In The Philippines

Netizens are disappointed by the casting of THE BOYZ‘s recent music video.

THE BOYZ just made their comeback with the new song “LIP GLOSS” from their upcoming sophomore album, PHANTASY. It’s a fun, upbeat summer song about wanting to taste that special someone’s lipgloss. The MV features all eleven members chasing after the same girl while on a tropical vacation.

Netizens were disappointed by the casting choice of the female lead being White, especially since the MV was shot on location in the Philippines. They felt it did not represent the Philippines accurately and robbed Filipina actresses of an opportunity.

They really went to the Philippines and somehow found a white love interest https://t.co/kVeOlHkKdx

— miss boston LOVES NINA (@rhonjuyeon) August 3, 2023

no hate the actress but IST cmon…you literally filmed the MV in the Philippines, but not hire a filipino actress??? i know there's lot of foreigners here and siargao (?) but like any local filipina beauty is fine…a white girl???? kinda upset but whatever it's already done

— TBZ CB TODAYYYY (@seungwoosuwus) August 3, 2023

LOL the way The Boyz went to Siargao, Philippines and still managed to find a white love interest. 😭 Was Liza Soberano or Kathryn Bernardo or Nadine Lustre or Julia Barretto not available to walk around the beaches of Siargao??? 😭😭😭 #TheBoyz #TBZ pic.twitter.com/TEEQYM03wg

— I'm So Random 🏳️‍🌈 (@randomlyrj_) August 7, 2023

So, netizens questioned the casting choice behind it.

@sunlivisreal

THEYRE NAKEY?!!?!? #fyp #theboyz #tbz #lipgloss

♬ I Waited – Atomic Wings x2

It was not just the female lead, though. Near the end of the music video, after the girl has been hanging out with each member, she leaves with another man. So, a girl approaches and points toward her friend group, implying they’re interested in THE BOYZ. Yet, even the entire friend group appears to be White. The party’s crowd also significantly lacks diversity.

"isn't this the philippines? why like everyone's white?" 😭😭😭#더보이즈_립글로즈_여섯시 #THEBOYZ_LIPGLOSS pic.twitter.com/cM4I1Gpwqr

— 러셀; (@seokobutternut) August 7, 2023

Still, THE BOYZ fans from the Philippines are so happy that the group filmed their music video there. They feel it showcased the beauty of Siargao Island, promoting the country as well as any tourism ad.

ON A SERIOUS NOTE, THANK YOU THE BOYZ FOR CHOOSING PHILIPPINES TO SHOOT YOUR MV 😭 THANK YOU FOR SHOWCASING ITS BEAUTY. BALIK KAYO DITO SA SUSUNOD COZ WE REALLY APPRECIATE IT 🥺🤍

— a n g e l 🫧 철 and 빵훈 day!! (@dearestMOONBAE) August 7, 2023

the boyz promoting the beauty of siargao island, philippines better than dept of tourism 🫡

LIP GLOSS OUT NOW#더보이즈_립글로즈_여섯시 #THEBOYZ_LIPGLOSS pic.twitter.com/8Oc82I3kn4

— chen • phantasy (@kidcozydef) August 7, 2023