After facing online backlash for wearing face masks in public, popular Filipino girl group BINI responded with a light-hearted photo shared by ABS-CBN News. The image shows the members clad in hoodies and masks reminiscent of the Jabbawockeez dance crew.
“LOOK: ‘Nation’s girl group’ BINI is now on their way to General Santos City for their ‘BINIverse’ concert,” the post reads.
The criticism started when a Facebook user accused BINI of attempting to hide their identities upon arriving at an airport. The post quickly went viral, sparking a debate among netizens. The user praised renowned singer Sarah Geronimo for her openness and humility, contrasting it with BINI’s actions.
However, BINI’s fanbase, known as Blooms, defended the group, highlighting their right to privacy and the practicality of wearing face masks for health and security reasons.