LE SSERAFIM’s Recent Concert Moves Spark Mixed Reactions

LE SSERAFIM is facing controversy after their Mexico City concert.

At the final US tour stop, the members wore Mexican sombreros and ponchos on stage. A fan shared a video, which quickly went viral.

The video shows LE SSERAFIM members dancing and singing in traditional Mexican outfits.

The controversy began as some netizens called it cultural appropriation and racist.

What if I said this was problematic…
— Sarah Manatee (@breakyourcellf)

Ummmmm tf is this
— B_Sommers (@arianka0rn0)

wtf is this
— yunjin is a rich man (@huhferls)

Bruh, this seems very racist to me
— Kokaine (@SobereignSober)

But soon after, many fans pushed back hard. Most who spoke up said the reaction was overblown and that the members showed appreciation.

non mexicans in the qrts trying to tell actual mexicans how to feel
— evie ☽ (@fIowerIds)

Non mexicans trying to drag them LMAOO this is appreciation
— (@jenn1esky)

If you think this is problematic/controversial/offensive it’s because you’re literally looking for excuses to throw h4te towards lsrfm.
A lot of mexicans (myself included) think this is amazing and cute bc they’re not mocking us/being offensive AT ALL
— A🜃 (@ramyeonrai)

This is the latest example of cultural appropriation debates in K-Pop. Fans continue to argue about what counts as respect versus offense.

The situation is still developing. No official response from LE SSERAFIM or their agency yet.