Thread by @gatamchun

First of all: this isn't censorship, there was no government decree that forced YG to do anything. Censorship actually has meaning in Korean history.
Second: IMHO there isn't exactly a set of simple and easy principles we can stick to with things like this, other than "discuss."

https://twitter.com/ChaseWassenar/status/1313866531252531200

That's my personal takeaway from this debate. Nurses themselves have come forward to speak out, as a collective. This is also an ongoing, developing conversation. Perhaps the points will change as the treatment of nurses (and female professionals in other fields) improves.

The fact that this is an ongoing conversation (and will continue to be) is important bc it also relates to why the Blackpink MV was criticized in particular. This isn't the first time idols have worn "sexy nurse" costumes in music videos.

This is my own take, but there are two major factors at play for this:
1) The pandemic has exacerbated working conditions for nurses, who have been speaking out more about the issues they face
2) Women's rights has become a much more prominent debate topic in the past 5-6 years

I can understand why Korean nurses are infuriated looking at yet another example of an aestheticized nurse when their reality is this

https://twitter.com/leg_elevation/status/1313063368777900032?s=20

I've muted all the threads but I just want to reiterate this isn't a black-and-white issue, obv we don't put on Halloween costumes with the intent to insult professions. But I think it's good to think about why the stereotypical nurse costume is an old-fashioned, retro one.

I also think it's good to think about what nurses think about the stereotype of the pretty nurse lady wearing a white cap and gown - not just female nurses but also male nurses.