"A cheer went up from the crowd of 12,000 people who had joined in the dancing to the beat in the late summer heat. The musicians Mina, Esin, Zeynep Sude, Emine Hilal, Lidya and Sueda are the members of Turkish girl band Manifest, which was formed in February following a talent show. With their simple youthful lyrics and K-pop-inspired dance routines, Manifest has quickly captured the hearts of teenagers."
"The public prosecutor's office is investigating them for "indecent and immoral acts" and "exhibitionism," with the stage show said to have "violated and offended the feelings of shame, morality and the moral values of society." In addition, it's claimed the women have a bad influence on children and young people. Targeting female artists Oktay Saral, chief adviser to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, called the band members "immoral, shameless, demonic creatures" in a Turkish post on X and demanded legal action to prevent them from "further alleged exhibitionist acts." He posted a photo of the group with their bodies blurred out. After an interrogation, the band issued a statement emphasizing that they took responsibility for their show, but that it had never been their intention to hurt anyone."
Six young women formed the Turkish girl band Manifest after a talent show in February. Their K-pop-influenced routines and simple youthful lyrics drew 12,000 fans in Istanbul and supported a debut album and tour. The public prosecutor opened an investigation alleging "indecent and immoral acts" and "exhibitionism," claiming the stage show offended societal morality and negatively influenced youth. A senior presidential adviser publicly denounced the group and called for legal action. After interrogation, the band said they took responsibility and never intended to hurt anyone, then canceled their sold-out Turkey tour and abandoned plans to represent Turkey internationally.
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