TXT's Yeonjun's 'GGUM' dance moves not meant for women? A look at female artists who took on the challenge
Some K-pop fans criticized the choreography, claiming that if a female artist performed those moves, it would be frowned upon.
Updated : September 30, 2024 03:41 PM ISTSome K-pop fans criticized the choreography, claiming that if a female artist performed those moves, it would be frowned upon.
TXT's Yeonjun
Known as the "IT BOY" of 4th generation K-pop, Tomorrow X Together's (TXT) Choi Yeon-jun, known simply as Yeonjun, took a major step in his career by releasing his first solo mixtape, "GGUM", on September 19. The mixtape's title track showcases Yeonjun's vibrant style, with its bold, hip-hop-inspired sound commanding attention from the moment it starts.
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Known for his fearless approach, Yeonjun's dance performance has captured significant attention online. However, some K-pop fans criticized the choreography, claiming that if a female artist performed those moves, it would be frowned upon. Despite the backlash, the dance has since become a viral challenge, with numerous female artists not only taking it on but excelling at it. Here's a look at some of the dancers shutting down the critics and trolls.
Aiki:
South Korean dancer, choreographer and 'HOOK' member Aiki is renowned for her powerful moves. In 2019, she competed in World of Dance Season 3 as part of the team 'All Ready.' Aiki also served as a dance coach on the reality show "R U Next?", which formed the K-pop group ILLIT. Recently, she took on the GGUM dance challenge, posting several impressive performances on Instagram—both solo and with her crew, acing it every time.
Innah Bee:
This Filipino social media star is famous for her K-pop dance videos, tutorials, and vlogs. She has covered routines to songs by many K-pop groups namely BTS, (G)I-DLE, Stray Kids, and more, amassing over 3.4 million subscribers on her YouTube channel and 1.5 million followers on her TikTok account. With a strong presence on Instagram as well, she recently took on the "GGUM" dance challenge, captioning it, "The hardest K-Pop Dance Challenge ever!!!!!!" Fans were quick to praise her impressive moves.
Secret Number:
The K-pop girl group formed by Vine Entertainment recently saw its members Zuu and Jinny taking on the "GGUM" dance challenge. The duo started by goofing around before injecting their energy and unique style into the routine, making it even more engaging. They ended the performance with bright smiles, capturing the fun spirit of the challenge.
1MILLION:
Redy and Harimu from 1MILLION dance crew did the GGUM challenge!#YEONJUN #연준 #ヨンジュン pic.twitter.com/bbb8MiLcFu
— CAA_연준🦋🫧 (@4ThGenItBoyCYJ) September 29, 2024
One of the world's most renowned dance studios, 1MILLION, featured members Redy and Harimu flawlessly executing the "GGUM" dance challenge. They not only nailed the moves but also delivered impressive facial expressions, making it a delightful performance for fans.
Huening Bahiyyih:
Along with her brother Huening Kai, Bahiyyih, a member of the girl group Kep1er, joined the "GGUM" dance challenge with Yeonjun to show support for her brother's bandmate. The three, who are close friends, delivered a fun video that ended with a hilarious moment, bringing a smile to Yeonjun's face.
Cotton Som:
One of the dancers who performed with Yeonjun during his "Guilty" performance at the 38th Golden Disc Awards also shared a video of herself doing the "GGUM" challenge with a friend. Fans were thrilled to see the overwhelming support Yeonjun is receiving from his fellow artists and dancers in the 4th generation.