SM, Karina’s ‘2nd Red Jumper’ Controversy: “There Was No Other Purpose or Intention” [Full Text]

SM Entertainment has explained SNS controversy surrounding Karina of Espa.They have denied the suspicions of untimely exposure of political ideology and cleared up any misunderstandings.

Earlier, on the 27th, Karina posted a photo taken during her trip to Japan on her Instagram.It was an ordinary photo, but the timing was the problem.This was because it was ahead of the 21st presidential election on June 3rd.

In a time when people are sensitive to colors or gestures that remind them of a certain political party, Karina showed off a bright red jumper with the number ‘2’ prominent on it.In addition, some speculated that she was referring to the ‘Rose Election’ because she left a rose emoticon without any specific text.

When suspicions were raised, Karina deleted the post.However, supporters of the People Power Party flocked to her SNS and poured out supportive comments.People related to the People Power Party also publicly expressed their gratitude.

Regarding this, the agency SM Entertainment stated, “We apologize for causing concern with our artist Karina’s post,” and explained, “Karina simply posted everyday content on SNS with no other purpose or intention, and she immediately deleted the post after realizing that it could be misunderstood.We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused unintentionally.”

They stated, “We will also be more careful and work harder to prevent this from happening in the future.We hope that artists ‘intentions will no longer be distorted and consumed for specific purposes, and we will do our best to protect all artists, including Karina.”

Full statement on Karina’s SNS post

This is SM Entertainment.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused by our artist Karina’s post.

Karina only posted everyday content on SNS with no other purpose or intention, and immediately deleted the post after realizing that it could be misunderstood.I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused unintentionally.

We will also be more careful and work harder to prevent this from happening in the future.We hope that artists’ intentions will no longer be distorted and consumed for specific purposes, and we will do our best to protect all artists, including Karina.

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Reporter Jeong com -yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga

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