It was used as an example.
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Recently, aespa’s Karina garnered intense criticism after posting a photo on Instagram.
Although the photo showed her wearing a black and red jacket with the number two, many interpreted it as her supporting South Korea’s conservative presidential candidate.
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Not long after, SM Entertainment released an official statement apologizing for her post, revealing that there was no meaning or intention behind it.
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Karina also posted a message apologizing to fans for making them worry through the online fan messaging platform.
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Most recently, Karina’s outfit made it onto the national news as they showed examples of what clothes were appropriate to wear on voting day.
They used Karina’s controversial outfit photo as an example of clothes that are ok to wear during early voting.
However, netizens were baffled that they would use it as an example on the news.
- “Wow, she’s become a symbol of candidate number two.”
- “So she’s an ambassador for the conservative party now lol.”
- “What clear examples! So easy to understand lol.”
- “What is she going to do about her image?”
- “F*ckkkk.”
- “Crazy.”
- “Oh geez, a female idol has become the symbol of candidate number two…”
Meanwhile, her previous actions resurfaced amid the controversy.
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