Kim Chaehyun of Kep1er addresses outfit criticism after wearing a revealing leotard in a ballet video, stating it was her choice.
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Kep1er’s Kim Chaehyun was pointed out for wearing a revealing leotard and explained herself. Recently, a video titled "The Princesses Step" was released on Kep1er’s official YouTube channel. The video featured Choi Yujin, Shen Xiaoting, and Kim Chaehyun learning ballet. The discussion arose over Kim Chaehyun’s outfit, which had a deep V-cut top, exposing more than Choi Yujin and Shen Xiaoting’s outfits. Some fans criticized the staff for preparing the outfit. In response, Kim Chaehyun explained through a fan communication platform, "That was something I chose. All the clothes I could wear were plain. I wanted to wear pink because ballet is associated with pink. I thought it would be cute and that everyone would like it, but I didn’t expect this. I plan to adjust my outfits better in the future." Kep1er also announced that some performances at their fan meeting in Japan in May were canceled due to unavoidable circumstances, and Kim Chaehyun released her first solo song MV "You Won't Forget Me" after debut.
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