Girlfriend apologizes for controversy over’Nazi mannequin’… “It was inappropriate, sorry for not knowing”[종합] – SPOTVNEWS

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[스포티비뉴스=장진리 기자] The group’s girlfriend apologized for the exposure of a mannequin that looks like a Nazi military uniform in a video released by the agency and a photo posted by member Sowon.

GFRIEND’s agency Source Music apologized on the 1st, saying, “We deeply apologize for causing controversy with the video behind GFriend’s comeback show VCR and the photo uploaded by member Sowon.”

Member Sowon recently released a photo taken during the filming of the comeback show on his SNS. In this photo, Sowon was in a friendly pose with a male mannequin, and the controversy grew because the military uniform worn by this mannequin was nothing but a uniform representing the Nazis.

In addition, after Sowon’s photo became a problem, it was belatedly known that this mannequin was exposed in the behind-the-scenes video of the comeback show on GFRIEND’s official YouTube, and fans at home and abroad continued to argue.

As the controversy grew, the agency explained the situation and sought patience. According to the agency, the video and photo were taken while filming the new album comeback show VCR in November last year. The agency said, “During the on-site check on the day of the shoot, the department in charge did not recognize that there was a problem with the mannequin’s clothing. After that, internal inspection and the process of uploading the behind-the-scenes video (December 12) and photos (January 31) The discussion process went through, but I uploaded it without knowing all the problematic parts.” He explained that the inside was not aware of the fact that he was wearing a Nazi uniform.

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After the problem emerged, Sowon immediately deleted the photo, and the agency also deleted the problematic part from the video.

The agency said, “We apologize for not being able to confirm in advance that there are inappropriate props on the shooting site, not being able to thoroughly inspect the contents during shooting and uploading, and not paying close attention to historical facts and social issues.” “I bow my head and apologize to those who felt uncomfortable with the video and photo.”

Wish, unintentionally caught up in the’Nazi photography controversy’, is said to be suffering greatly. The agency said, “Sowon-do recognized the meaning of the photo and was very surprised and immediately deleted the photo, and I felt deeply responsible for posting such a photo, and it hurts my heart.”

In addition, the agency said, “We will deeply carve the fact that the contents we produce and share affect many people, and we will pay more meticulous attention to social issues in the future.” “People who may have been hurt by the videos and photos Once again, I deeply apologize to him.”

Spotv News = Reporter Jang Jin-ri [email protected]