In a recent performance on the Chinese New Year’s Eve variety show “WEARE 我们的除夕夜,” Taiwanese celebrity Lotus Wang Cai Hua and her 20-year-old daughter, Huang Yuting, became the center of controversy due to an unexpected and extended kiss on the lips, according to a report by China Press.
The Controversial Kiss
The mother-daughter duo took the stage for a joint performance, concluding with a moment that sparked discussions across social media platforms.
As their act concluded, Cai Hua leaned in for a kiss on Yuting’s lips, lasting approximately 20 seconds, prompting surprise and discomfort among viewers.
Stills from the performance swiftly went viral online, eliciting diverse reactions from netizens. The incident highlighted the power of social media in amplifying and shaping public discourse.
Many expressed discomfort, questioning the appropriateness of such an intimate gesture between a mother and her adult daughter. Public sentiments varied, but a substantial number found the act unsettling, including some of the camera crew on the set.
China Press also added that Wang urged her daughter to dress up “spicier” for the performance, while she herself prepared about 5 sets of costumes and still deliberating on her attire for the show’s finale.
The Mother’s Explanation
In response to the controversy, Cai Hua explained in an interview that the idea for the kiss was hers. She elaborated on her daughter’s changing expressions of affection and the evolving dynamics within their relationship.
Cai Hua revealed that her daughter, Yuting, used to express affection through kisses and hugs when she was younger. However, as Yuting grew older, these displays of affection naturally decreased.
Critics argued that Cai Hua should have respected her daughter’s boundaries, deeming the kiss excessive and inappropriate for a parent-child relationship. The incident raises questions about societal norms and expectations regarding familial displays of affection.
The public’s mixed reactions emphasize the subjective nature of familial displays of intimacy. Cultural nuances, individual experiences, and societal expectations contribute to varying perspectives on what is deemed acceptable.
Images source: Wang Caihua on Facebook