Red Velvet Joy’s New Music Video Draws Attention for Portraying Genuine Body Shapes
Red Velvet’s Joy Sparks Debate Over Plus-Size Friend in “Love Splash!” MV
Red Velvet’s Joy is trending after her new solo MV “Love Splash!” included a plus-size friend among the group. This choice caught netizens’ eyes since it’s rare to see plus-size representation in K-pop music videos.
The friend’s appearance added a realistic vibe of friends hanging out. But some fans took issue with it, sparking a viral post criticizing the inclusion.
Immediately, netizens came to the defense of the casting choice, pushing back against body-shaming.
“Is the world only for skinny people?”
“I can understand if someone notices body type first when they see things like that, but people who actually say it out loud, mock others, refuse to accept differences, and sneer at them just come off as insincere.”
“I think they just wanted to show a vibe of everyone having fun together, regardless of appearances.”
“Shouldn’t they be allowed to appear..? It’s better than only stick-thin people showing up.”
The conversation highlights ongoing discussions about diversity in K-pop visuals.
Watch the full “Love Splash!” MV below.