J.Y. Park Faces Backlash for Controversial Performance on World of Street Woman Fighter
Judge J.Y. Park (Park Jin Young) is under fire after the finale of Mnet’s World of Street Woman Fighter on July 22, 2025. Viewers condemned his decision to dominate the stage, overshadowing the participating dancers.
The controversy erupted when the CHOOM YouTube channel released a video of Park’s performance titled “World Finale with JYP.” In it, he’s seen taking center stage, turning talented dancers into mere background performers.
Viewers have slammed him for “spotlight-stealing.” Many pointed out that other celebrities in past seasons managed to keep the focus on the dancers.
Comments about J.Y. Park’s behavior were harsh. Critics specifically noted him accepting a kiss on the cheek from AG Squad member Kaea. They also denounced the “Gatsby” concept, referencing the earlier Burning Sun scandal’s negative connotations.
Viewer Reactions Include:
“This is straight-up power-tripping violence against the dancers.”
“This was nothing short of disrespect—to the dancers and the viewers.”
“Park Jin Young is not ‘World,’ not ‘Street,’ not ‘Woman,’ and not even a real ‘Fighter.’”
Comments piled on social media, with critics calling him “out of touch” and saying he tarnished the show’s premise, which focuses on female dancers. The backlash extended to platforms like theqoo, where netizens expressed their outrage at Park’s performance and the entire finale concept.
“This is embarrassing. What happened to respecting the dancers?”
Despite the mounting criticism, J.Y. Park has not yet responded. Meanwhile, STUDIO CHOOM teased another performance version featuring him in the spotlight, ensuring the fallout from this incident is far from over.
Watch the teaser here: YouTube Link
