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Aespa Karina's "Ku Klux Klan" Look Sparks Massive International Controversy

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aespa's Karina is at the center of controversy after a viral photo sparked comparisons to KKK hoods and lynching imagery among international netizens.
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A new advertising campaign by US shoe manufacturer Converse featuring Karina, a member of the South Korean band Aespa, has evoked associations with the far-right terrorist organization Ku Klux Klan, reports the BBC.

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Koreaboo broke the news in Seoul, Korea (the Republic of) on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
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