Karina, a member of the girl group aespa, has sparked political controversy over the windbreaker jacket she wore, which is gaining popularity on online shopping sites as of the 28th. The day before, Karina posted a photo wearing a jacket with the red number '2,' but deleted it shortly after the controversy arose.
The day before, Karina posted a photo on her Instagram account with a red rose emoji. In the photo, Karina was posing in Japan, wearing a black jacket with the red number '2' and stripes.
Once this photo was posted, it caused a controversy in online communities. With the presidential election approaching, there were claims that wearing clothing with the number 2 and the color red indicated support for a specific political party. Additionally, speculation arose that the red rose emoji might signify the 'rose election,' referring to the presidential election held during the season when roses bloom. Karina deleted this post shortly after.
The jacket worn by Karina is causing a shortage phenomenon in online shopping malls. This jacket is from the American clothing brand VAQUERA and is priced between 700,000 to 900,000 won. As of the morning of the 28th, most sizes are in a 'low stock' status across various online shopping sites.