Controversy Erupts Over AIKI’s Recent Performance in “World Street Woman Fighter”: “What Is She Even Doing?”
A post titled “What Is AIKI Even Doing?” has gone viral on the South Korean forum Pann, racking up nearly 138,000 views and drawing intense scrutiny over dancer AIKI’s recent performance on Mnet’s World Street Woman Fighter.
The original poster voiced frustration, writing: “They’ll probably make it to the finals just because they’re the Korean team, even if the performance is like this. Meanwhile, talented teams will get eliminated — I’m angry just thinking about it.”
The post sparked a flurry of critical comments from netizens who questioned both AIKI’s skill and her fit within the team’s overall dynamic:
- “Honestly, I’ve never been impressed by her dancing. I don’t even know if she’s that good.”
- “She really needs to tone down the goofy energy when performing with the team — it doesn’t match the team color at all.”
- “Out of the four, the only one who stood out was Leejung. Next was Hyojin Choi, who danced double duty. I have no idea what the other two were doing.”
- “She said she wanted to prove herself beyond TikTok after getting criticized by Aalia, but if this is how she does it, what’s the point? Is her dance career going to be summed up in a TikTok meme?”
- “Even her footwork looked sloppy… it was really noticeable.”
The criticism follows AIKI’s participation in a group routine alongside other high-profile dancers. While known for her quirky charm and presence, some viewers felt her individual style clashed with the performance’s concept and overshadowed team cohesion.
As the episode circulates and more viewers weigh in, the backlash has sparked broader discussions on fairness, national bias, and artistic integrity in competitive dance shows. Whether AIKI will respond or adjust her approach in upcoming performances remains to be seen.
