Who is Sopha Dopha? All about Aussie influencer under fire for Japan cultural appropriation post 

An Australian influencer and business owner, Sopha Dopha, is facing a wave of criticism after her recent Instagram post. Dopha's real name is Sophia Begg. Recently, she drew attention after sharing photos from her trip to Tokyo with a Mandarin‑language song.

Sopha Dopha is an Australian influencer and founder of the fashion brand All For Mimi. She is 21 years old and shares lifestyle content on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. She has built a large following through her fashion posts, travel stories, and personal vlogs.

Recently, on July 18, 2025, she published a carousel of photos from her first day in Tokyo. In the pictures, she can be seen with two friends by a vending machine, enjoying matcha and ramen, and shopping in local stores. She can also be seen wearing a t‑shirt with the Japanese word “Suki,” meaning “like” or “love.” The influencers posted these pivtures with a Mandarin‑language track by Chinese rapper SKAI ISYOURGOD called Blueprint Supreme.

Netizens criticize Influencer Sopha Dopha for her recent post

Netizens were quick to criticize Dopha's choice of Chinese music for a post about Japan. Many wrote that the song is not in Japanese and does not fit with the Tokyo setting.

An user @addie.euni commented,

"Girl I love you but please the song isn’t even in Japanese."

Another user @dayanneee commented,

"This honestly reflects white privilege on another level… being able to pick and choose parts of someone else's culture for aesthetic without needing to understand or respect it. Meanwhile, we as Asians grow up being shamed or mocked for these same things. It's not just a song or a vibe, it’s a lived culture, and treating it like a trend is harmful."

The user @mr.po.tato89 commented,

"This is honestly so embarassing from you"

However, a few followers also defended her. They appreciated her outfit and said that she was celebrating the culture and not mocking it. Some felt she didn’t mean any harm and was simply enjoying aesthetics. So far, Sopha Dopha has not removed the post or responded to the criticism.

More about Sopha Dopha, as her recent post invites scrutiny

Sophia Begg launched All For Mimi as a fashion brand inspired by her great-great-grandmother Mimi, a designer from the 1920s. She co‑founded it with her mother and sells clothing and accessories online. The brand quickly gained attention among her followers.

At 17, she gained media attention by wearing a corset that quickly sold out. Her fashion choices often provoke both admiration and controversy. She also attended Australian Fashion Week 2025, where she engaged in a heated exchange with another influencer. This incident attracted additional focus on her and prompted her to address the toxicity prevailing in the influencer community.

Beyond this Japan post, she has been involved in other controversial moments. In 2024, she apologized for dressing up in a stingray costume referencing Steve Irwin’s death, calling it insensitive and removing the content after criticism. She also had a public disagreement over a $125 mug she bought at a market. She shared her surprise in a video, and the small business owner later responded, saying a lot of work went into making the mug.

Sopha Dopha has over 650k followers on Instagram.

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