Recently, Girl’s Day’s agency made a public apology for member Hye Ri, who was photographed wearing a shirt with a picture of a Rising-Sun Flag on it.
On May 2, the agency said in a phone interview with TV Report, “The picture in which Hye Ri is singing while wearing the problematic T-shirt was not taken during an official rehearsal.”
The group’s fashion coordinator had not recommended any costume for that day. She simply wore it to express her gratitude to her fans who bought it for her.
Indeed, she read the caption “My shirt will HELP Japan” on the shirt, but missed the Rising Sun Flag pattern in the heart shape. If she had recognized it, she would never have worn it.”
Previously, some pictures titled “Girl’s Day’s Hye Ri wearing a Rising Sun Flag T-shirt” were posted on an online community board and created a stir. As the issue grew more intense, the agency made a formal apology.
Also, the group’s fan club apologized for the trouble. They said, “We bought it without realizing, and this occurred because of our ignorance and lack of understanding. We apologize. It hurts us when we think about the damage it has caused Hye Ri as a celebrity.”
The Rising-Sun Flag is an extended version of the Japanese flag which red sunlight radiates out from the red circle representing the sun. It was used as the military flag of the Imperial Japanese Army after the Meiji Restoration and currently symbolizes Japan’s Self-Defense Forces.
- Source: TV Report
GIRL'S DAY: 
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compared to being perverts of some japanese photographers
its just a shirt
Certainly, this is a BIG issue, because it will triggers flashbacks for Korea people under imperial Japanese Army during the colonization period. In fact, such imprint on the shirt should be banned entirely.
we can learn that ignorance can causes terrible things
I don’t really understand the issue behind that flag except that it is an army forces symbol. What kind of history behind it?
This not really a big issue in my country
i still dont quite understand, is this a big issue?
not that obvious anyway
what’s wrong wid * rising sun flag* ??? http://t.co/1RLxD1Fc
its not her fault.
THE HELL??? that’s just a shirt with a rising sun flag. gee
Sad that shirt most likely was worn cuz it was fund raiser shirt and now it is controversal, what a shame. If it is such an issue in Korea, then they should Ban it, that is how they solve most of the their problems.
Yeah i know that….sometimes,
People at Malaysia also wearing it….i dont know why they wearing it….
The Rising Sun Flag is an extended version of Japanese flag where red sunshine spreads out from the red circle. It was used as a war flag of the Imperial Japanese Army after Meiji Restoration and currently represents Japan Self-Defense Force
Why? Its illegal at your country?
oh god grow up you guys!!! -.-
So Pretty+!+