Fans Defend NewJeans Against Netizens “Sexualizing” Their Airport Fits

“There is nothing sexual about…”

Fans have hit back at netizens trying to “sexualize” NewJeans‘ recent airport fits.

On June 20 (local time), NewJeans arrived at the airport to travel to Japan for their upcoming Japanese debut and fan concert.

The members looked amazing in coordinating school uniforms.

While all the outfits went perfectly together, each was slightly modified to allow the members’ personalities to shine, whether it was a different color tie, style of socks, shirt, or overlay.

While many netizens loved the outfits and thought they were cute…

NewJeans with coordinated uniforms at the airport headed to Japan for music promotions! this is definitely their best look yet ☆ pic.twitter.com/WmvBNoC1Fo

— ^ྀི (@newjiram) June 19, 2024

Fans have had to defend the styling after some fans thought it was “sexualized.” In K-Pop, there have been times that uniforms on idols have raised concerns about sexualizing the looks on certain shows, and it led to fans criticizing NewJeans.

https://twitter.com/jeonjkswu/status/1803580270961942659

https://twitter.com/bdnragland/status/1803587072474648635

https://twitter.com/JKpopper97/status/1803714161395835150

https://twitter.com/thinkerbaes/status/1803648491950121065

Netizens quickly hit back, saying that not only were the uniforms appropriate for the members and not styled sexually, but that it’s wrong to see uniforms and instantly have negative thoughts about the intention.

https://twitter.com/coolwithhyou/status/1803592714828792258

https://twitter.com/roro95/status/1803633977544286269

If you see a uniform and think sexual please get help https://t.co/3Hctn13Mfm

— Pri (@hyeinsterr) June 20, 2024

The outfits definitely suit the members and the Y2K concept they’ve had since debuting. Sadly, with the history of uniforms being worn and altered in K-Pop and other industries, they are sadly sexualized no matter who wears them.