The girl group (G)I-DLE has apologized for wearing lifeguard outfits with unauthorized Red Cross emblems during a performance.

Cube Entertainment issued an official statement on July 22nd, saying, "We recognize the issue with (G)I-DLE's outfits during the 'Klaxon' performance on KBS 2TV's 'Music Bank' on July 19th. We have contacted the Korean Red Cross, apologized, and are actively discussing preventive measures and follow-up actions." They added, "We sincerely apologize to all parties inconvenienced by this incident."

(G)I-DLE performed their new song 'Klaxon' on 'Music Bank,' but controversy arose due to the lifeguard-themed outfits featuring the Red Cross emblem.

According to Article 25 of the Korean Red Cross Organization Act, the emblem cannot be used without the organization's approval. It appears that (G)I-DLE was unaware of this regulation during the performance.

Cube Entertainment Official Statement:

Hello,
This is Cube Entertainment.

We are addressing the issue regarding the outfits worn by (G)I-DLE during their 'Klaxon' performance on KBS 2TV's 'Music Bank' aired on July 19th.

We have recognized the problem with the stage outfits and have contacted the Korean Red Cross to apologize. We are actively cooperating to prevent recurrence and discussing follow-up measures.

We sincerely apologize to all parties inconvenienced by this matter.

We are always grateful for the immense support and interest from the fans for (G)I-DLE.

Thank you.

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Singer Steve Yoo (Yoo Seung Jun), who has been banned from entering South Korea for over two decades, continues to express his love for the country and his desire to return.

On March 21, Yoo Seung Jun posted a video on his personal account along with a cryptic caption, saying, “When one door closes, another opens. When one door opens, another closes.”

He continued, “Just because a door has opened doesn’t mean I should leave, and just because one is closed doesn’t mean I shouldn’t try to open it. I am simply walking the path my father told me to take. Whether people acknowledge it or not no longer matters to me.”

His hashtags also caught attention, as he included “I love you,” “Bless you,” “South Korea,” “Loved ones,” “Everything will be okay,” and “Korea.” Fans couldn’t help but wonder if he was once again hinting at his hope to return.

Just a few days earlier, on March 18, Yoo Seung Jun had also posted a nostalgic message about his time in South Korea.

He wrote, “December 7, 1989—13 years old (1st year of middle school). The school I attended until the day before I immigrated to the U.S. in Songpa-gu, Oju Middle School, is still the same.”

Along with his message, he shared a video of the school's walls and playground, revealing, “One of my fans filmed my middle school, which I attended until I left for the U.S., and sent me the video.”

The clip also showed scenes of his elementary school, making fans reminisce about his past in Korea.

Yoo Seung Jun was one of the most popular artists in South Korea during the 1990s, but his career took a sharp turn in 2002 when he unexpectedly left for the U.S., renounced his Korean citizenship, and became a U.S. citizen.

This led to widespread backlash, as many saw it as an attempt to evade mandatory military service. As a result, the South Korean government banned him from entering the country.

Since then, he has repeatedly taken legal action in hopes of lifting the ban. Now, with his continued efforts and heartfelt messages about Korea, many are wondering—will he finally be allowed back after 23 years?

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