Popular Female Star’s “NFSW” Performance Shocks Korean Netizens

Netizens are baffled.

Addison Rae has once again gone viral — this time not just for her music or a recent TikTok — but for what she chose to wear on stage.

Addison Rae | IMDb

The TikTok-influencer-turned-popstar recently stunned audiences with a bold performance outfit that has sparked mixed reactions online, especially among Korean netizens.

Addison Rae, originally a TikToker who has now transitioned into a pop star, recently released her first full-length album and has been receiving a positive response.

While lingerie-style stage outfits are common among pop stars, she performed in what looked like actual underwear — like something pulled straight out of a drawer — which made it feel even more awkward.

— Viral TheQoo post

Addison Rae body so TEA pic.twitter.com/eb8o5DT6yu

— y2k (@y2kpopart) June 11, 2025

In clips from her recent concert making the rounds on social media, Addison is seen performing some of her newest tracks — including “Headphones On,” “Diet Pepsi,” and “Fame is a Gun” — wearing nothing but a matching bra and panties set.

basically i can die happy!!! addison performing headphones on in london!!! pic.twitter.com/Kxw5DEPFq4

— zak (@addisonsgun) June 10, 2025

Addison Rae performing “Fame is a Gun” at her London show.

pic.twitter.com/lErjaci0gI

— Buzzing Pop (@BuzzingPop) June 11, 2025

While the look has been praised by some international fans for its confidence and aesthetic, others were left feeling uncomfortable, especially viewers in Korea.

| TheQoo

The viral clips were quickly picked up by TheQoo, a popular Korean online community, where one post surpassed 30,000 views in less than an hour. The reaction from Korean netizens was overwhelmingly negative. Many questioned the decision behind wearing such attire and heated debates ensued.

| TheQoo

• “What’s the point of advocating for women’s rights if celebrities just use ‘freedom of expression’ as an excuse to strip down all the time? Do they have to take their clothes off to express themselves? At least have some limits.”
• “Ugh, it’s too much.”
• “Why won’t she wear clothes?”
• “Sigh, all I can think are bad thoughts.”
• “It’s a performance with good cost-effectiveness.”
• “But why is it always like that in the U.S.? Female solo artists always seem to include some kind of lingerie look in their performances.”