2023 Melon Music Awards, held on December 2, have become the centre of attention due to a peculiar photo shared by SM Entertainment featuring their labelmates NCT DREAM, RIIZE, and SHINee. The seemingly innocent snapshot, capturing K-Pop idols from different groups interacting, has sparked controversy upon closer examination.
SM Entertainment’s photo, ostensibly showcasing camaraderie among their artists, has raised eyebrows for what appears to be blatant and selective photoshopping.A closer look reveals a stark contrast, as the members ofNCT DREAM are noticeably subjected to excessive smoothing and blurring, creating an unnatural and seemingly airbrushed effect on their skin.
What adds to the intrigue is the conspicuous absence of similar photo editing on the members of RIIZE and SHINee, leaving netizens puzzled and questioning the motive behind this seemingly arbitrary decision. Online discussions suggest that not only is the editing inconsistent, but some argue that the unaltered members actually appear more appealing, contrary to the intended outcome.
The perplexing choice by SM Entertainment’s photo editors to apply such visible alterations specifically to one group has left fans and critics alike speculating about the reasoning behind this unusual editing discrepancy. As speculation abounds, one thing is certain – the decision has not gone unnoticed, sparking debates and discussions across online communities about the potential impact on the perceived image of NCT DREAM and the broader implications of such photo manipulation in the K-Pop industry.
SM Entertainment’s photo, ostensibly showcasing camaraderie among their artists, has raised eyebrows for what appears to be blatant and selective photoshopping.A closer look reveals a stark contrast, as the members ofNCT DREAM are noticeably subjected to excessive smoothing and blurring, creating an unnatural and seemingly airbrushed effect on their skin.
What adds to the intrigue is the conspicuous absence of similar photo editing on the members of RIIZE and SHINee, leaving netizens puzzled and questioning the motive behind this seemingly arbitrary decision. Online discussions suggest that not only is the editing inconsistent, but some argue that the unaltered members actually appear more appealing, contrary to the intended outcome.
The perplexing choice by SM Entertainment’s photo editors to apply such visible alterations specifically to one group has left fans and critics alike speculating about the reasoning behind this unusual editing discrepancy. As speculation abounds, one thing is certain – the decision has not gone unnoticed, sparking debates and discussions across online communities about the potential impact on the perceived image of NCT DREAM and the broader implications of such photo manipulation in the K-Pop industry.
