The8's Outfit in SEVENTEEN's 'HOT' MV Banned From Music Shows - Here's Why
The8 revealed that his sexy outfit in SEVENTEEN's "HOT" music video wasn't allowed to be worn on Korean music shows.
Continue reading to know the reason why it was banned.
The8's Outfit in SEVENTEEN "HOT" MV Isn't Allowed on Music Shows - Here's Why
On May 27, SEVENTEEN made their highly-anticipated comeback with their fourth studio album "Face the Sun," which features a total of nine songs, including the title track "HOT" and their previously released English song "Darl+ing."
The8’s Outfit in SEVENTEEN’s ‘HOT’ MV Banned From Music Shows - Here’s Why
The music video for "HOT" was also revealed on the same day, and it quickly became the No. 1 trending MV on YouTube in the music category.
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One of the outfits in SEVENTEEN's "HOT" MV that caught fans' attention is the one The8 wore towards the end of the video. He can be seen sporting a pair of light-wash patchwork jeans and a colorful see-through shirt.
The8’s Outfit in SEVENTEEN’s ‘HOT’ MV Banned From Music Shows - Here’s Why
Usually, K-pop artists perform on Korean music shows wearing the same clothes from their music videos. However, Carats (SEVENTEEN's fans) might not get the chance to see The8 with this sexy outfit.
On the 27th, SEVENTEEN The8 held a live broadcast on Weibo and told the fans that his see-through shirt wasn't approved to be worn on music programs. It's simply because it failed to meet the "broadcasting guidelines" for Korean music shows. He added that he most likely won't be able to wear that attire again.
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The8’s Outfit in SEVENTEEN’s ‘HOT’ MV Banned From Music Shows - Here’s Why
While he was banned from wearing the colorful sexy outfit in SEVENTEEN's "HOT" MV, The8 still managed to flaunt his slender figure on their latest "Music Bank" performance with a different see-through attire.
The8 may be prohibited from using it on Korean music shows, but it won't stop him from wearing it for an overseas concert.
Meanwhile, SEVENTEEN's "HOT" music video had already surpassed 15 million views as of this writing. It also remains the No. 1 trending MV in YouTube's music category.
If you haven't seen SEVENTEEN's "HOT" MV, check it out here!
SEVENTEEN Talks About "Face the Sun," "HOT" MV With PEOPLE
On May 28, SEVENTEEN members Joshua, Woozi, Hoshi, and Vernon sat down for an interview with PEOPLE published on Saturday (May 28). The artists discussed their new studio album "Face the Sun" as well as the music video for "HOT."
The8’s Outfit in SEVENTEEN’s ‘HOT’ MV Banned From Music Shows - Here’s Why
During the talk, Joshua told PEOPLE, "I think this album in general, we just wanted to be more honest with our feelings and more honest with our fears. We wanted to expose that on a personal level."
Regarding SEVENTEEN's "HOT" music video, PEOPLE touched on the part featuring motorcycles. When asked if anyone in the group can ride, Joshua revealed that none of them have a motorcycle license.
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The8’s Outfit in SEVENTEEN’s ‘HOT’ MV Banned From Music Shows - Here’s Why
As the interview went on, PEOPLE brought up the pyrotechnics in "HOT" and asked if there were any incidents during the filming.
"When we were shooting the concept photos, we had to put a flower or a tree branch on fire [next to our faces]," Joshua recalled. "But I think DK put it too close and his hair caught on fire."
Vernon added, "What's even funnier is he didn't even realize it until he got home. It was just kind of sizzled. Kind of melted."
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Written by Maria Scott
