LE SSERAFIM’s controversy over Japanese style: They even incorporated Japan’s technique into album cover?
While LE SSERAFIM is being embroiled in controversy over Japanese style, a netizen re-examined the cover for their 2nd mini album "ANTIFRAGILE"
This netizen claimed that LE SSERAFIM incorporated Japan’s technique “Kintsugi” into the album cover.
“Kintsugi” (golden joinery) is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by mending the areas of breakage with urushi lacquer dusted or mixed with powdered gold, silver or platinum. As a philosophy, it treats breakage and repair as part of the history of an object, rather than something to disguise.
The theqoo post regarding this became a hot topic with over 45,000 views as of the afternoon of May 3rd. Below are some comments from Korean netizens.
– It’s not necessarily a problem or a mistake, but it shows how much HYBE is into Japan.
– Isn’t this a bit overreacting? Japanese media references are quite common.
– Why is this even an issue, seriously?
– What’s wrong with adding meaningful and cool elements?
– With all this fuss, no wonder there are so many cults in this country.
– You guys are criticizing every little thing.
– There seem to be quite a few people who are eager to criticize this group.
– Are only Japanese allowed to use that technique…?
– With Japanese members, mixing in Japanese sentiments shouldn’t really be an issue.
