- A heated social media controversy erupted when a Facebook page posted the question, "Who is your favourite dancer?" The page featured images of "Daniela Avanzini" (Daniela Avanzini) aged 22, a member of the girl group KATSEYE, and "Lisa Lalisa Manoban" or "Lisa BLACKPINK" aged 28, inviting users to vote by liking if they preferred Daniela Avanzini, or reacting with a heart if they preferred Lisa.
- Many followers of the page enthusiastically liked and hearted the post and shared numerous comments.
- However, Rafael Avanzini Daniela's father, commented, "If I have to choose, it has to be Daniela! She has trained better and, being Latin, clearly has an advantage over Asian dancers, especially with hips no one can match."
- This statement immediately sparked controversy, with many viewing it as racist and body-shaming, causing Rafael Avanzini to face severe backlash.
- Fans of Lisa felt this comment was disrespectful, noting that Lisa, from BLACKPINK, debuted years earlier and is a globally recognized artist with significant influence in the music industry.
- Some KATSEYE fans expressed understanding of a father's pride in his daughter but acknowledged that public comments require greater caution.
- Additionally, there were concerns about racial discrimination implied by Rafael's words, seeming to favor Western heritage over Asian origins, which upset many Asian fans.
- Fans warned Rafael Avanzini that if he truly loved his daughter, he would not make such comments. Rafael replied claiming he had discussed the matter with Daniela beforehand and hinted that she was aware of the situation.
- Fans worry that Rafael's actions might generate negative publicity for Daniela, harming KATSEYE's image as they build their fan base, and also causing conflict with BLACKPINK's global fan community.
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