females in idol groups both in the West and Asia like to dress skimpy to be popular. But they don't have to do this, considering Nogizaka46 is considered a top female girl idol group in Japan. Hell, female idols don't even have to dress in "sparkly" or "spectacular" clothes. As long as they dress feminine, they could even dress like Amish and i think people will still like them.
I recall some kpop girl group, can't remember their name, performing at Kouhaku Utagassen a few years back wearing skimpy revealing outfits while dancing, and it wasn't just me that noticed - it was controversial enough that some parents called NHK to complain about them being on TV in golden time. So that's still a thing people care about there.
females in idol groups both in the West and Asia like to dress skimpy to be popular. But they don't have to do this, considering Nogizaka46 is considered a top female girl idol group in Japan. Hell, female idols don't even have to dress in "sparkly" or "spectacular" clothes. As long as they dress feminine, they could even dress like Amish and i think people will still like them.
I recall some kpop girl group, can't remember their name, performing at Kouhaku Utagassen a few years back wearing skimpy revealing outfits while dancing, and it wasn't just me that noticed - it was controversial enough that some parents called NHK to complain about them being on TV in golden time. So that's still a thing people care about there.