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Students often get reprimanded if they aren’t wearing their school uniform, but now a Korean cheerleader has gotten blasted for wearing one. Wei Chuan Dragons cheerleader Lee Dahye performed in the halftime show at the Taipei Dome on Tuesday, wearing a uniform from the prestigious Taipei First Girls High School. While the energetic routine delighted fans, it drew criticism from alumni, including Wei Wan-jung, the executive director of the International Organisation of Scenographers. In a social media post, Wei questioned the use of the school uniform in a commercial performance without the school’s consent. She also raised concerns about cultural symbolism and the male gaze, inferring that her alma mater was not for others to exploit. Her words quickly gave rise to a hot debate online. Let’s hear more.

Member of public
Supports Lee
To me, it was just a lively performance. That’s what Lee Dahye is all about. If anything it lets more people abroad know that Taiwan has an amazing school like Taipei First Girls High School.

Member of public
Sees both sides of debate
I don’t think it’s a right or wrong here. What Wei Wan-jung said isn’t wrong, it’s just her opinion. I think it’s good to have a public discussion.

Miao Po-ya
Taipei City Councilor (TFGHS alumna)
If you’re wearing a uniform embroidered with the school’s name in a commercial performance, you should get in touch with the school first. The show would’ve still been great even if she were wearing a green shirt without the embroidery. Lee Dahye’s performance wouldn’t suffer from the absence of the words “Taipei First Girls High School.” Her management company should’ve done it properly to avoid involving Lee Dahye in controversy.

Lee Dahye has responded to the controversy, saying that the outfit aimed simply to portray youthfulness and energy as part of a Taipei-themed concept for the stage. She said there was no intention to exploit, mock or disrespect the culture of any school through the costume or performance, adding that she will work harder for future shows.

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