It wasn’t the only problem with MEOVV’s performance.
Koreaboo
3 hours ago
MEOVV’s Anna appeared visibly emotional at the 2026 TMElive International Music Awards (TIMA) on August 23 after seemingly suffering a wardrobe malfunction.
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During the group’s “DDI DO RI” and “Hit ‘Em” performances, Anna took to the stage in a very short, cropped top that fans spotted riding up and leaving her overexposed whenever she raised her arms.
MEOVV（ミヤオ）の ANNA (アンナ,안나)はこれが原因のようです
Hit’emの際にはセンターステージに移動する際、何度か上衣を下へ引っ張っています#미야오 #MEOVV #TIMA2026 pic.twitter.com/10nw9WKy0a
— エフシーカー (@fseekerbxd) August 23, 2026
Many noted that the idol seemed to be pulling the top down repeatedly and holding back on parts of her choreography to avoid fully exposing her chest.
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Immediately after MEOVV’s first two songs, Anna quickly exited the stage and remained gone for several minutes. When she finally returned, she appeared to have tears in her eyes, causing widespread concern among viewers.
WHAT HAPPENED TO ANNA WHY SHE’S COMING BACK CRYING???? pic.twitter.com/ZYyOBHm95O
— Mine 🍎 (@itsmeovv) August 23, 2026
i hope you’re okay anna😢 pic.twitter.com/KjiCYLGIBr
— 𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙖 𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 (@annarated) August 23, 2026
Though the group did not address what happened backstage, when they reformed for their final performance with “HANDS UP,” eagle-eyed fans noticed that Anna was now wearing an underlayer beneath her top.
anna during hands up🥹💔hope she’s okay now pic.twitter.com/x1OWVtFRjI
— 𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙖 𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 (@annarated) August 23, 2026
Unsurprisingly, fans are directing their frustration at THE BLACK LABEL, especially given that Anna’s wardrobe troubles weren’t the only issue of the night.
Fvck! Fck! Fvvck TBL!! If you look closely, it’s because of the outfit. It’s way too short. Ohh, my poor girl 😭 pic.twitter.com/hx7VXXdbhD
— kysq (@anna_usachan) August 23, 2026
No backup dancers, Ella was having a problem with the earpiece
And i think anna was having problems with her outfit
What’s wrong with tbl
— ⟢ (@maingawon) August 23, 2026
During MEOVV’s set, Ella also seemed to be struggling with her in-ear monitor.
dealing with in-ear monitor issues and still handled it flawlessly. you did well ella 🫶 pic.twitter.com/m5VhZcaB4o
— der 🍂 (@casewox) August 23, 2026
Thankfully, however, the 2026 TMElive International Music Awards wasn’t all bad for MEOVV. Alongside their performance, the group also took home the TIMA Breakout International Performance award.