Blackpink returns, criticized for poor ideas, out of tricks, TWICE surpasses

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In an age of strong media development, an artist's reputation is not only limited within the borders of a country but is also measured by the level of global recognition.
However, there are situations that show that even though they are top stars in their home country, when they step out into the world, they can still become "strangers" to the international public.
Recently, the fact that the girl group TWICE - the top icon of Kpop - was criticized by a part of the audience as "unknown in America" when appearing at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show has sparked a lot of debate.
Accordingly, TWICE was introduced as "one of Korea's top girl groups", and the MC also mentioned the group's 11th album and the song they sang for an animated film.
This introduction made many people think that the group was not recognizable enough for American audiences to know who they were, leading to a wave of criticism that TWICE was "unknown" and "inferior" compared to their reputation in Asia.
In particular, when compared to BLACKPINK - a Kpop girl group that has appeared many times on major international stages - public opinion is even more harsh. Some opinions say that this is proof that popularity in Korea does not mean being recognized by global audiences. "Bringing bells to strike foreign lands" always comes with risks: if you do not make a strong impression, it is very easy to become the subject of irony.
Along with the negative comments, many fans also defended TWICE, saying that the group is in the process of expanding its market, and that attending an international event like the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show is already a remarkable success. However, the controversy did not stop when the performance and interview were closely scrutinized.
Tzuyu's live vocals were considered weak, and the group was criticized for "lacking energy" compared to expectations. This further shows that Western audiences are often more critical and care about actual performance skills than just appearance or online reputation.
Meanwhile, in China, Tzuyu attracted attention in a completely different way. She was dubbed "the most beautiful woman in the world" and quickly became a storm online when she posted a series of photos showing off her full bust in a bra that cost just over 1 million VND.
The beauty attracted all eyes from the moment she appeared with her increasingly mature and seductive visual. The female idol chose an outfit consisting of a tight pink tank top with a deep neckline, paired with a short pink sequined skirt, combined with high-necked fur boots with a sweet Y2K feel.
Her loosely curled hair and glittery makeup made Tzuyu shine on stage, while her tanned skin further accentuated her eye-catching look.
In particular, the sexiest point of this look is Tzuyu's full, sexy bust. And the indispensable factor to have this sexy, attractive look is the bra model she chose.
Just a few hours later, this product was "sold out" on online shopping platforms.
Her image spread at breakneck speed, creating a fever not only in the fashion world but also in the Asian online community.
Dubbed the most beautiful woman in the world, Tzuyu has long conquered the public thanks to her sweet, pure beauty and attractive aura.
However, along with the compliments were countless negative comments: some praised her beauty, others said she was "showing off" and "pretentious" to attract attention.
TWICE was criticized as useless and apologized for replacing Lisa at Victoria's Secret Show Thảo Mai17:10:06 16/10/2025However, the live performance was controversial. Many viewers said that the performance lacked the explosiveness and wow feeling expected at a big event. In particular, Tzuyu was criticized for her weak singing, lack of breath, and occasional off-beat.
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