5th Generation Idol’s Conduct on National Television Sparks Major “Suggestive” Controversy
Ian is facing controversy over a dance move.
The 16-year-old Hearts2Hearts member recently appeared on TV and performed her signature shimmy — shaking her shoulders during the dance. This simple move caught heat online.
The controversy began on Pann, where a viral post slammed Ian’s dance as “too suggestive” for a national broadcast.
“What’s up with Hearts2Hearts’ Ian lately?
I really don’t get what she’s trying to do… it feels kind of suggestive, and seeing her act like that even on a public broadcast show is honestly a bit uncomfortable.”
— Viral Pann post
Soon after, netizens split. Some agreed it was inappropriate. Others said the criticism was unfair for a minor who just turned 16 on October 9, 2009.
Ian has defenders who called the backlash “absurd” and accused critics of overanalyzing a harmless dance move.
Still, some argued Ian’s agency should be more careful with how a young idol is shown on TV.
Netizens shared mixed feelings on Pann:
“Wow, so now women-hating fangirls are even doing it to someone born in 2009, huh? You’re seriously legendary. I guess if a girl’s pretty, she automatically becomes a target for jealousy. Unreal, honestly.”
“She totally looks like some BJ (streamer) doing reaction videos…”
“Congrats, you’ve been chosen as the woman-hating post of the day! Also, congrats on being the top 5th-gen pick! ”
“Grown women calling a 2009-liner a BJ and bashing her like that… don’t ever say women-hating fangirls don’t exist again. Pann witches going after every pretty 5th-gen idol with all their might… seriously disgusting.”
“You old ladies full of spite… how can you even feel jealous toward a girl that young? Have you no shame? Is jealousy such a natural instinct that you just can’t help it?”
“No, but honestly, even if I try not to see it that way, her movements are kind of embarrassing. Isn’t SM supposed to manage stuff like that?”
Ian is a minor. Many feel netizens shouldn’t sexualize or overanalyze her dancing. The debate continues as netizens monitor reactions and management responses.