LE SSERAFIM Fans Furious Over Group’s Latest Performance Video
LE SSERAFIM is facing backlash over their latest Studio Choom performance video—not for the members, but because of a male dancer’s unexpected solo moment.
The controversy began when fans noticed a male backup dancer getting a noticeable solo shot at the end of the “BOOMPALA” performance. Some fans quickly claimed he is a male trainee under Source Music, sparking frustration.
Fans argued that the comeback stage, marking LE SSERAFIM’s return with their second full-length album after three years, was being used to promote someone else.
“They’re saying he’s a Source male trainee. LE SSERAFIM is basically being used as backup right now to promote him. I’m so dumbfounded.”
“So LE SSERAFIM came back with their second full album after three years, and in what may be their only five-member choreography performance video, they used us as extras to promote a Source male trainee by giving him a 10-second solo shot? ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 미친새끼들이냐?”
— Fan
Many fans questioned the creative choice of focusing on a male dancer during the dance break instead of the members themselves.
“I don’t understand what strange idea this is, both on music shows and Studio Choom, where a bunch of dancers rush out at the end and they give a dance break to some random male dancer. Please get rid of it immediately. LE SSERAFIM doesn’t need dancers except for year-end stages or concerts.”
— Fan
Others expressed anger over the possibility that this moment could be used as pre-debut promotion for the male trainee.
“I’m already mad thinking about how they’ll later go viral with, ‘That guy from the BOOMPALA stage is debuting?’ Why does LE SSERAFIM have to stand in the back while some unknown guy gets a solo shot during their full album title track stage? I don’t want to be mad about this. Like there isn’t even enough time for me to enjoy BOOMPALA. But then what sh*t is this?”
— Fan
“What was that male dancer at the ending? I don’t know if they’re planning to market him later as the male trainee who appeared on LE SSERAFIM’s stage or if he’s actually just a dancer, but please stop with these tone-deaf decisions.”
— Fan
As of now, Source Music has not confirmed the dancer’s identity or responded to the backlash. Fans remain vocal that LE SSERAFIM’s comeback stages should focus solely on the members, especially during such a major album promotion.
Watch the controversial Studio Choom performance below:
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