A single painted fingernail has become one of the most recognizable symbols of global social justice, finding an unexpected voice within the K-pop industry. At the center of this movement of idol advocacy is Hongjoong of ATEEZ. In 2018, during his trainee days before the group debuted, early performance clips and fan photos constantly featured something that caught the attention: a single nail, typically on his pinky or ring finger, painted in s…
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