K-pop girl group (G)I-dle donates RM167,000 to Korean Red Cross after costume controversy

(G)I-dle was criticised more than a week ago after its members wore costumes with the word 'Lifeguard' and the Red Cross symbol. Photo: (G)I-dle/Instagram

K-pop girl group (G)I-dle has donated 50 million won (RM167,000) to the Korean Red Cross after a controversy over the use of the Red Cross emblem on its stage costumes.

The Korean Red Cross said on July 29 that the five members of the group – Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi and Shuhua – have each donated 10 million won to flood relief efforts.