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TWICE’s Chaeyoung is apologizing to her fans.
On Tuesday, the K-pop artist, 23,spoke out on Instagramafter sharing a photo of herself wearing a t-shirt that contained a swastika.
“Hello, this is Chaeyoung from TWICE. I sincerely apologize regarding the Instagram post. I didn’t correctly recognize the meaning of the tilted swastika in the t-shirt I wore,” explained Chaeyoung.
“I deeply apologize for not thoroughly reviewing it, causing concern,” added Chaeyoung while addressing the photo. “I will pay absolute attention in the future to prevent any situation similar from happening again. Sincerely apologize again.”
TheAnti-Defamation Leaguestated on its website, “The murderous legacy of the Nazi regime, especially the Holocaust, permanently converted the swastika into a symbol of hate, anti-Semitism and infamy.”
They said that since 1945, “the swastika has served as the most significant and notorious of hate symbols, anti-Semitism and white supremacy for most of the world outside of Asia.”
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Her post also comes after the pop star was seenperforming alongside her fellow group memberson the South Korean music television programShow! Music Corewhile wearing a black t-shirt that appeared to containQAnonimagery.
source: people.com
