MEOVV‘s Narin recently posted a message to fans that touched upon a controversial subject.
Narin talked about her birthday which happens to fall on Korea’s National Liberation Day. Known as “Gwangbokjeol,” the public holiday commemorates the liberation of Korea from Japanese rule in 1945.
I think every season has its own special charm! Still, I like summer the most! Maybe it’s because my birthday is in the summer? My birthday is on August 15th! It’s also Liberation Day! So, it’s always really hot on my birthday.
Speaking of Liberation Day, it reminded me that there’s also a Taegeukgi (Korean flag) in my personal teaser! Did you know? In my personal teaser, there’s a Taegeukgi in a classroom-like setting, and the concept of that place is ‘outdoor classroom.’ It’s a fresh concept, so it stands out in my memory.
— Narin
Korean netizens were impressed that Narin mentioned both Liberation Day and the Taegeukgi in her message, which could potentially upset Japanese fans due to its controversial history. In doing so, netizens believe her displays of Korean pride make them want to support her even more.
- “She’s likable”
- “Freaking likable”
- “She seems likable”
- “So freaking likable”
- “She’s so likable, I’m cheering her on”
- “So likable”
- “Who cares what Japanese fans are saying? Lol anyway, Narin is so likable to me”
- “Why is there interest… I mean, sure, people can be interested, but isn’t it important to be careful with Japanese fans during such sensitive times?”
- “I don’t really know about ‘Meow,’ but I’m off to listen to her song because she’s so likable”
- “Very likable!!!! I decided to support her”
- “Very likable, let’s go ‘Meow’!!!”
- “Why is mentioning Liberation Day a problem? We gained independence from Japan, right? Her birthday is Liberation Day. Go Narin!”
- “If Japanese fans are sane, there shouldn’t be anything to feel bad about. It’s just stating a fact. If this makes them uncomfortable, they shouldn’t be into K-pop.”
- “What’s the problem? Those Japanese people who are upset about this are crazy.”
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