K-Pop Embrace of Nazi Symbolism Defames Our Collective Past

NEVER AGAIN

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Recently, the popular K-pop singer Sowon of the group GFriend posted a photo of her cozying up to a Nazi mannequin. Here’s why it’s so dangerous.

Published Mar. 12 2021 4:57AM EST

Last month, K-pop singer Sowon of GFriend posted on Instagram a photo of her hugging a Nazi soldier’s mannequin. She immediately came under fire, the posts were deleted, and GFriend issued a profuse apology.

Greg Scarlatoiu

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K-Pop Embrace of Nazi Symbolism Defames Our Collective Past

Recently, the popular K-pop singer Sowon of the group GFriend posted a photo of her cozying up to a Nazi mannequin. Here’s why it’s so dangerous.

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