World Street Woman Fighter Sparks Outrage Over “Rude” Comments Toward BUMSUP’s Aiki: AG SQUAD’s Aaliyah at the Center of Backlash
The new season of World of Street Woman Fighter is already delivering high-stakes drama, but this time, it’s not just the dancing that’s making headlines.
In a recent episode, several contestants were heard making disparaging comments about Aiki, the renowned dancer, choreographer, and leader of HOOK. The remarks included:
“They claim to be dancers, when they can do like two 8-counts,”
“TikTok is not always real dance,”
“[referring to TikTok] Are you sure that’s million? She bought them.”
These comments, widely shared and criticized online, have triggered widespread backlash, particularly from fans defending Aiki’s credentials and contributions to the dance world.
One fan captioned a viral video with,
“How much longer does Aiki have to prove she’s not just a TikTok dancer? The level of mockery is legendary.”
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Among those receiving the harshest criticism is Aaliyah of AG SQUAD, who faced Aiki in a recent 1-on-1 battle. During the match, Aaliyah was caught making a cutting remark:
“I can get lots of likes on TikTok just looking into the camera. Aiki has to do the most to get the same.”
The dismissive attitude drew sharp condemnation, especially from Korean netizens who pointed out the age and experience gap between the two dancers.
One tweet read: “SWF Aaliyah. I can watch everything else on TV, but thinking about the age gap with Aiki really makes my inner Confucian girl boil over;;”
The controversy has now spilled onto TikTok and other platforms, where fans are not only defending Aiki but also calling out Aaliyah’s comments about other groups in the competition.
While World Street Woman Fighter is known for its intense rivalries and unfiltered moments, fans argue that this line of disrespect toward industry veterans crosses a boundary. Many are now urging viewers and producers alike to reflect on how constructive competition can exist without personal attacks.
Aiki, who rose to global popularity through viral TikTok content and her appearance on the original World Street Woman Fighter, has yet to respond publicly to the remarks.
