Source Music came with an official apology after the recent controversy by GFRIEND member Sowon.
On February 1st, KST, the agency started writing on social media, “We would like to apologize deeply for the controversy that arose with the photos that Sowon uploaded and the video behind GFRIEND’s ‘Comeback Show’ VCR.”
The agency explained that the filming location was a cafe they rented in Paju through a third-party production company, and the agency’s staff not only made behind-the-scenes videos, but also took pictures for members to use. social media. However, during the on-site inspection process on the day of filming, the department responsible was not aware of the problem with the mannequin’s dress.
“We apologize for not being able to check in advance if there were inappropriate props at the filming location, or for having thoroughly inspected the content during the filming and uploading process, and we did not pay much attention to the historical and social issues. We bowed our heads and asked apologies to those who may have felt uncomfortable with these videos and photos, “continued the agency.
In response to the controversy, Source Music removed the problematic part of the video and Sowon removed the photos. According to the agency, the idol was very surprised to notice the controversy behind the photos and feels deeply responsible and apologizing for publishing them.
The agency concluded that they will be more attentive to their content, including paying more attention to social issues.
Meanwhile, the apology follows the controversy that arose when Sowon uploaded and then quickly deleted a set of photos taken with a mannequin, which was styled like a Nazi soldier, based on military clothing and the badge.