(G)I-dle wore the outfits for its performance on South Korean music programme Music Bank without the approval of the Red Cross. Photo: (G)I-dle/Instagram
The agency behind K-pop girl group (G)I-dle has apologised for using the Red Cross emblem on the group members’ stage costumes.
“We recognise that the stage costume had an issue,” said Cube Entertainment on X, formerly Twitter, on July 22. “We contacted the Korean Red Cross to apologise and to actively discuss follow-up measures to prevent recurrences. We apologise once again to those concerned.”
(G)I-dle wore a lifeguard-themed stage costume that included a top with the word “Lifeguard” and the Red Cross symbol for its performance on South Korean music programme Music Bank, which aired on July 19.
Netizens criticised the girl group for using the Red Cross emblem without the consent of the international humanitarian organisation.
Red Cross restricts the usage of its symbol for business or propaganda purposes without the approval of the Red Cross or a military medical institution.
If found in violation, the offender may be fined up to 10mil won.
(G)I-dle – comprising Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi and Shuhua – are promoting their seventh EP, I Sway, which was released on July 8. – The Korea Herald/Asia News Network
