In a recent turn of events, Chinese actress Xu Jiao has found herself at the center of a heated debate after commenting on BLACKPINK Lisa's performance at the renowned Crazy Horse de Paris. The performance, which has been a topic of discussion for its bold and avant-garde nature, drew a range of reactions from fans and celebrities alike.
Xu Jiao, known for her role in 'CJ7', took to her Weibo account to share her thoughts on Lisa's performance. The stage, titled "Crisis? What Crisis?", showcased Lisa in the role of an office worker. The performance began with Lisa engrossed in reading documents, which she then dramatically pushes off a table before launching into a dance routine. As the performance progressed, Lisa stripped down to her underwear, a move that has been both praised for its artistic expression and criticized for its provocative nature.
Reacting to the performance, Xu Jiao commented, "I've only seen professional women being sexualized." This statement quickly went viral, with many Chinese netizens applauding the actress for her bold stance. They echoed her sentiments, criticizing the performance for allegedly promoting the sexualization of women.
However, not everyone agreed with Xu Jiao's perspective. International fans of Lisa were quick to defend the BLACKPINK member, emphasizing that the performance was more about celebrating women's freedom, confidence, and autonomy over their bodies than about sexualization. They argued that the Crazy Horse show has always been about artistic expression and should be viewed in that context.
Probably jealous of Lisa who can earn so much money from cabaret dancing Cabaret is an art not a sexual one but Xu Jiao wearing a bikini for a photoshoot is not as famous as Lisa Lisa is a world-class diamond XuJiao you should shut your damn mouth#徐娇不可爱 #xujiao #Lisa疯马秀 pic.twitter.com/e5q8BM8cqw — Kenji (@Akira_inone) October 1, 2023
The debate took another turn when Chinese fans of Lisa unearthed a photo of Xu Jiao in a bikini. In the past, when the actress faced criticism for the photo, she had responded by saying, "It's 2023, is it abnormal for girls to wear swimsuits? I love my body, so why shouldn't I proudly show it to all?" This led to accusations of hypocrisy, with many pointing out the inconsistency in Xu Jiao's stance on women's freedom of expression.
Meanwhile, some K-pop fans have expressed concerns about Lisa's global influence and the potential implications of her participation in such a performance. While Lisa chose not to perform entirely nude like other dancers in the show, the essence of the Crazy Horse performance, which revolves around the concept of a woman undressing, has raised questions about the commercialization and sexualization of women.
BLACKPINK's Lisa at Crazy Horse Paris.
As the debate rages on, Lisa has yet to make a public statement addressing the controversy. With opinions divided, it remains to be seen how this incident will impact the perceptions of both the actress and the K-pop star in the public eye.
