Allegations of 'exposing important parts' at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics..a wave of controversy

Jul 30, 2024

Allegations of 'exposing important parts' at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics..a wave of controversy
Suspicions have been raised that some of the male dancers' genitals were exposed at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics, sparking controversy online. As the controversy heated up, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) eventually removed the video from the media platform.

According to the British Telegraph and other foreign media on the 28th (local time), the scene in question took place in the so-called 'Dionysus' sequence at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics the day before.

At the time, French singer Philippe Catherine made a surprise appearance in a blue mesh outfit, which can be said to be virtually naked, surrounded by flower and fruit models. Catherine, who parodied Dionysus, the god of alcohol and desire, sang her new song 'Nu' in a humorous manner with a drunken expression and posture.

Dancers behind Kathrynne danced while she sang, with viewers stunned that some of her genitals had been exposed through the pants of a male dancer standing behind her. A young child was also performing right in front of the man.

Photos capturing the scene are spreading rapidly on social media. Netizens are watching "It's a horrible scene" "How can this happen when you're watching it with a child…" He showed critical responses such as.

However, some argued that this was only an optical illusion caused by a hole in the black stockings worn by dancers, and that important parts were not actually exposed. In other scenes where the dancer was captured, the hole in the thigh can be seen to be larger, British media Metro said, pointing out that it is clear that the exposed area is not the genitalia but the thigh.

According to foreign media such as the British Daily Mail on the 28th (Korea Standard Time), the International Olympic Committee (IOC) deleted the video of the opening ceremony, which caused considerable controversy, from the media platform.



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