Japanese adult video stars launch K-pop group, spark divisive debate
For a freshly-minted K-pop band, the trio could not look any more ordinary. Dressed in bright colorful dresses, the bubbly ladies of Honey Popcorn sang their catchy synthpop track, "Bibidi Babidi Boo," during their debut showcase on Wednesday in Seoul, dancing adorably like any other by-the-numbers rookie girl group. These seemingly unassuming women, however, have found themselves at the center of a public brouhaha, with tens of thousands demanding the government ban their activities. To a large extent, the controversy was unavoidable. The three singers are all Japanese adult video actresses.
The Honey Popcorn members, Mikami Yua, Sakura Moko, and Matsuda Miko, all started their careers in the Japanese entertainment industry as singers in the J-pop idol scene. After retiring from their bands, SKE48, NMB48 and Bakusute Sotokanda Icchome, respectively, they turned to the Japanese adult video scene. Mikami later joined Ebisu Muscats, a musical group composed of Japanese adult video stars, in 2016. The group's formation was announced in late February, along with plans to hold a showcase in Seoul on March 14. The news of the members' steamy professional backgrounds was more than enough to turn heads. Many parents and conservatives became vigilant and demanded the group cancel their debut. A petition was filed on the presidential website, requesting the government to ban Honey Popcorn's debut.
[...] By all accounts, the members appear genuine in their passion for K-pop and their project. According to Kyun Create, the members are huge fans of K-pop music, with Mikami's partiality towards Korea and Korean culture fairly well known among her fans. On her YouTube account, Mikami has several videos of her dancing to hits from A-Pink, Cosmic Girl and TWICE. According to the company, Honey Popcorn is essentially a passion project funded by Mikami. The band also does not appear gimmicky, with production values for the music and videos on par with standard rookie K-pop acts. Not all opinions are negative either, with many supportive comments posted on their artist page on music streaming service Melon.
"I want to live in a world where Honey Popcorn can sing with confidence," Melon user gkakf123 wrote. "Korean girl groups also often perform lewd dance moves. Is there a reason why these girls can't follow the footsteps of idol girl groups?" posted user ktmsh1211.
2018 in South Korean music. Honey Popcorn at K-pop Wiki. And an article about K-pop.
(Score: 2) by The Mighty Buzzard on Saturday March 24 2018, @01:36AM (7 children)
Bunch of hypocrites. Everyone from blue-haired church ladies to blue-haired SJWs gotta hate on these fine examples of womanhood and capitalism. Right up until they feel like rubbing one out, then it's off to pornhub and morality be damned.
My rights don't end where your fear begins.
(Score: 1, Insightful) by Anonymous Coward on Saturday March 24 2018, @02:08AM (1 child)
Morality? They did nothing illegal. Morality my ass. This is how to create fear in others.
Keep pretending you want freedom while controlling others (freedom).
(Score: 2) by The Mighty Buzzard on Saturday March 24 2018, @10:36AM
I think your reading comprehension is lacking. Controlling others ain't remotely part of my morality except through judicious application of logic and reasoned debate. It is very much part of anyone's morality who tries to curtail these fine young capitalists' efforts though.
My rights don't end where your fear begins.
(Score: 4, Funny) by c0lo on Saturday March 24 2018, @02:17AM (4 children)
Went to check pornhub for blue-haired church ladies rubbing one out, found nothing. Not recommended.
(grin)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoFiw2jMy-0 https://soylentnews.org/~MichaelDavidCrawford
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Saturday March 24 2018, @07:02AM (1 child)
You just weren't searching hard enough I bet.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Saturday March 24 2018, @07:17AM
You lose.
(Score: 2) by The Mighty Buzzard on Saturday March 24 2018, @10:32AM (1 child)
Rule #34 doesn't specify pornhub in particular...
My rights don't end where your fear begins.
(Score: 2) by c0lo on Saturday March 24 2018, @10:51AM
You did
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoFiw2jMy-0 https://soylentnews.org/~MichaelDavidCrawford