“Whitewashing” Of TXT During Recent “Inkigayo” Performance Sparks Heated Debate

While it’s a controversial topic, the makeup was defended.

A viral video showing TXT being “whitewashed” during a recent performance has sparked a heated debate.

Members of TXT | @txt_members/X

In the past, broadcasting stations have been accused of “whitewashing” idols.

Netizens Accuse KBS Of “Shocking” Whitewashing During NewJeans’ “Music Bank” Performance

TXT have recently been promoting their new song “Love Language,” and performed on Inkigayo.

A video went viral online, seemingly showing shots from the fancam, and netizens noticed the alleged “whitewashing” as they noticed the members’ faces were significantly lighter than the rest of their skin, especially below the shoulders.

The back of their neck omggg & STREAM LOVE LANGUAGE #YEONJUN #SOOBIN #BEOMGYU #tomorrow_x_together #tomorrowxtogether #TXT #txt_bighit_official #whats_your_lovelanguage #lovelanguage #KPOP #txtcomeback #kpopfyp #TAEHYUN #HUENINGKAI #actpromiseep2

♬ Love Language – TOMORROW X TOGETHER

It sparked a major discussion in the comments. While some focused on the issue of whitewashing within K-Pop, others explained that it couldn’t always be taken to be done negatively, pointing out it was probably due to lighting and to help the members’ appearance on camera.

In particular, the video mentioned had LE SSERAFIM‘s Yunjin and NMIXX‘s Haewon speaking about makeup during shows. They explained that each music show and broadcasting station takes a different approach to makeup, which can change how an idol has to look to appear best on stage and on camera.

#EUNCHAE and NMIXX Haewon revealed idols used different shading of makeup depending on the broadcast station. pic.twitter.com/ThzpUI3gZN

— LESSERAFIM CHARTS (@lpopchartmaster) February 22, 2025

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