YG Entertainment, a prominent South Korean entertainment company, has recently found itself embroiled in a controversy that has ignited outrage among fans and netizens.
The controversy centers around an unintentional omission of Dokdo, a disputed island territory, from the map of Korea featured in the announcement video for TREASURE's Japanese tour.
YG Entertainment Under Fire for Excluding Dokdo on TREASURE's Tour Route Map
The incident unfolded during the fan meet event 'Hello Again,' held in Japan on October 1, where TREASURE unveiled their highly anticipated Japanese tour scheduled for 2024.
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Netizens took to various online forums and platforms to voice their concerns, with many expressing their disappointment in YG and questioning the company's intentions.
- “So YG has idols like them too... It's my first time seeing someone leave Dokdo. But since it's YG, I'm not surprised at all."
- "Bruh... its YG. They leave out a whole member sometimes, let alone a dot on a map"
- "They are legendary when it comes to selling our country. Just fail already."
- "The fact that they have Japanese members here, this was kinda expected...."
- "YG is doing all sorts of things. The only solution is for YG to fail. You shouldn't consume from them."
- "Not even surprised. But YG-yah, you crossed the line here."
- "YG is just... shaking my head."
- "That's why I don't consume them."
- "Can this drug store fail already?"
- "You traitors who sold our country."
The presence of Japanese members within TREASURE added another layer of complexity to the situation, with some fans suggesting that this omission might have been anticipated due to the group's international composition.
The controversy underscores the sensitivity surrounding territorial issues in East Asia, with Dokdo being a long-standing point of contention between South Korea and Japan.
While the map featured all major islands of both nations, including Korea's Jeju Island and Ulleungdo, as well as Japan's Tsushima Island, the omission of Dokdo has sparked widespread backlash.
YG Entertainment has yet to issue an official response to the controversy, leaving fans and netizens eager for an explanation and an acknowledgment of their concerns.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the significant impact that even unintentional actions can have in an era where the internet and social media amplify the voices of concerned citizens and fans worldwide.
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