[theqoo] "APOLOGIZE TO YOUR ASIAN FANS" SEO KYOUNG-DUK SENDS LETTER TO ADELE... NO RESPONSE

On the 2nd (local time), at a solo concert by British pop star Adele in Munich, Germany, a large outdoor screen displayed the Rising Sun flag.

Amidst the controversy over the appearance of the Rising Sun flag at Adele’s concert, Professor Seo Kyoung-duk of Sungshin Women's University, who has been actively promoting Korean history and culture, has urged Adele to "apologize to Asian fans."

Professor Seo said on the 7th, "The use of the Rising Sun flag by global pop stars continues unabated. It is more important that we not only express criticism and anger but also accurately inform people about the historical background of the Rising Sun flag to ensure it is not used again," and reported that he sent a protest email to Adele’s team.

He further explained, “The Rising Sun flag was prominently displayed by Japan when it invaded various Asian countries in the past and symbolizes Japanese militarism and imperialism. Reusing the Rising Sun flag is akin to denying the history of Japan's invasive wars.”

Earlier, Adele held a solo concert in Munich on the 2nd (local time). The venue featured a 220-meter-long giant outdoor LED screen aimed at being listed in the Guinness Book of Records, which drew attention.

The issue arose when the screen, positioned behind Adele during her performance of “Rumor Has It,” displayed the Rising Sun flag in black and white several times.

However, Adele’s team has not provided any comment on the matter.

Meanwhile, controversies over the Rising Sun flag involving international musicians continue. Maroon 5 faced criticism in 2022 for incorporating the Rising Sun flag pattern into their website background while announcing additional dates for their world tour. Other artists such as Led Zeppelin, Justin Bieber, Ed Sheeran, and Anne-Marie have also faced controversy for using the Rising Sun flag pattern.

source: https://naver.me/xjgeLZ4W

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1. Ignorant

2. This is so British of her ㅋㅋㅋ

3. Is Adele empty-headed?

4. I liked Adele's songs I didn't know she was this kind of human

5. Adele is ignorant and barbaric

6. What a rude b*tch ㅡㅡ

7. What a relief we got to know how her standards are

8. Have foreign celebrities ever apologized over stuff like this? This is so f*cking mannerless

9. Has-been

10. Hul this is flat out the Rising Sun