IVE Faces Sexual Harassment From Korean Men After Recent Viral “Upskirt” Videos

Absolutely sickening.

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This article includes descriptions of sexual assault that may disturb some readers.

K-Pop girl group IVE has become the center of an alarming issue after a fancam of the group performing went viral on YouTube.

The video, which shows IVE performing on stage from a rear angle, quickly amassed hundreds of thousands of views.

However, instead of focusing on the group’s choreography or stage presence, many commenters left explicit and sexual remarks targeting the members, shocking fans and netizens alike.

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• It’s a total royal feast today.
• It’s weirder if you’re able to watch this without doing it.
• *moan*
• Ha…F*ck, I can’t resist, Leeseo.

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• Spilling milk again today!
• Leeseo, thanks.

On major Korean community site Nate Pann, screenshots of the YouTube comment section have spread rapidly, with many condemning the sickening nature of the comments.

| Nate Pann

• Women’s enemy is Korean men, don’t forget. Why are we defending sex offenders? LOL.
• Jang Wonyoung’s popular so people talk, but the real issue is that Leeseo is a minor. This is sexual harassment. Even if it’s on YouTube, this could be grounds for legal action since she’s a minor. The excuse that they probably chose their own clothes only works on adults. For a minor…
• The girlies here should look at themselves LOL. Taking screenshots of Jang Wonyoung from the back and bitching on her, calling her cheap, mocking her the same way.
• Leeseo’s a minor… 😭 Why are they doing this to her?
• F*cking gross.

Fans have been demanding stricter moderation on YouTube and other platforms, calling for the removal of the offensive comments and stronger protection for idols.