Netizens have come to the defense of a famous choreographer and dancer after she received hate for dancing to a song from BTS‘s Jungkook.
BTS’s Jungkook | @jungkook.97/Instagram
At the start of November, Jungkook released his song “Standing Next To You” from his album Golden. In the choreography version of the video released on HYBE’s channel, Jungkook showcased the moves to match the hit track.
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One person who recently put her own spin on the song was BEBE‘s Bada Lee.
Bada Lee | @badalee__/Instagram
Over the years, the dancer and choreographer has impressed fans with her unreal skills and is even a close friend of fellow BTS member V. Bada recently shared a video of herself covering Jungkook’s song with Just Jerk‘s HOWL.
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While many fans praised the cover, some fans didn’t agree as they believed Bada Lee was dancing too “powerfully” and that it didn’t suit the vibes of the original song.
PERFECT example of that not every choreo needs strong energy for it to be executed well.. https://t.co/wumxwrrWj1 pic.twitter.com/SZeBK1sgj7
— jada♡⁷ (@jkscupofmilk) December 7, 2023
Now i understand when my dance teacher says power isn’t needed in every dance and sometimes it ruins the choreo https://t.co/TCKhjbKL4A
— Vivi- GOLDEN (@UisOt7stan) December 6, 2023
i feel like she’s always dancing to the smoke challenge no matter the song or the choreo https://t.co/BOWkemO4PS pic.twitter.com/VaVGuK0yzQ
— jay (@dearjayk) December 6, 2023
let’s leave the choreo to jk maybe https://t.co/tmUnARL9oK pic.twitter.com/4P7ol2QpYx
— 𝓬. (@PRODBYJlMlN) December 6, 2023
Yet, while some fans were quick to criticize Bada Lee, others came to the dancer’s defense. In particular, they pointed out how much experience the choreographer has and it shouldn’t be surprising that she was putting her own spin on the dance.
can’t believe bada just danced to jungkook’s song in HER OWN STYLE only for the stans to act like she committed a crime
i really can’t take kpop stans seriously sometimes
— yan ☻ (@badalee) December 7, 2023
She outdancing his corny ass and they mad lmao https://t.co/I3qv7xdRrm
— حرش (@Saytzaff) December 7, 2023
before you criticize bada make sure to have at least 3 videos showing your dance skills and at least one of them has to be your own choreography https://t.co/gVnngTKNI0 pic.twitter.com/ItptIIrAoO
— mau 🫧 (@jellyiren) December 7, 2023
armys are embarrassing themselves again this is BADA LEE lets bffr https://t.co/EHOjDukuzt pic.twitter.com/i4zH75u02b
— rui (@catwoongiez) December 7, 2023
Choreographers are known for putting their own spin on choreography and while it might differ from Jungkook’s original concept, many believe fans should be respectful of people’s own artistic interpretation.
