ATEEZ faces controversy over 'Drip' choreography

K-pop group ATEEZ has released the pre-release single ‘Drip’ ahead of their 15th EP, GOLDEN HOUR: Part. 6, scheduled for release on November 13. While the track, characterized by heavy trap rhythms, has garnered significant views and streaming interest, it has also sparked online debate regarding its music video choreography.

Critics have pointed to a specific sequence where members raise a hand and move it from side to side, arguing the gesture resembles a Nazi salute. Supporters of the group have countered that the movement is a common dance gesture being misinterpreted. The controversy has drawn attention away from the musical release toward the visual elements of the performance.