Malaysian girl group DOLLA faced significant criticism shortly after the release of their latest music video, “QUESTION”, which was ultimately taken down due to censorship. The issue arose after politicians and religious figures deemed it “too inappropriate” for Malaysian audiences. It is also suspected that the controversy contributed to the cancellation of their Kuala Lumpur concert, originally scheduled for this weekend.
Fans came to the girls’ defence, suggesting that they should aim for a global audience, believing that international fans would appreciate and support them more than local ones. This seems to be a growing trend, with many international content creators reacting to the music video after it was banned in Malaysia. Here’s how two of the members responded to the support:
For more context, DOLLA’s “QUESTION” music video was reuploaded on YouTube, but is unfortunately not available to viewers in Malaysia. The controversy has gone viral overseas, with many people curious to learn more about the group and the reasons behind the censorship. As a result, DOLLA has been gaining more new international fans who are discovering them through news coverage and social media posts.
YouTubers and content creators have shared their reactions to the music video, expressing confusion over why it was taken down, describing it as tame. Those more familiar with DOLLA noted that it is not the most suggestive video the group has released to date. Even popular K-pop fan accounts on social media have shown their support for DOLLA. It appears the members felt the love, as both Tabby and Angel took to Twitter to express their gratitude.
Angel was surprised to learn that the international version of the “QUESTION” music video has surpassed 251,000 views on YouTube. Meanwhile, Tabby used a VPN to check the comments section and said she felt blessed that so many international — and Malaysian — fans have been supporting them from all over the world. At the time of writing, there is no information on whether Sabronzo had said anything, but we’re sure she is just as grateful as her members.
There is no “QUESTION” (pun intended) that DOLLA will continue to rise on the global stage as they move forward. Who knows, they may even be invited to perform at an international music festival or, better yet, embark on an overseas tour. Here’s hoping that dream becomes a reality for them.
