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ILLIT member Wonhee faces backlash over controversial outfit
ILLIT member Wonhee has faced social media criticism following the discovery of a black t-shirt she wore that allegedly featured an image of a Nazi soldier. The controversy went viral among netizens, with some calling for accountability from both the artist and her stylists.
Some observers noted that ENHYPEN member Ni-ki had also been seen wearing the same shirt, leading to discussions regarding whether the issue stems from label-wide styling choices.
In response to the backlash, many fans defended the artist by providing context regarding the brand, Enfants Riches Déprimés (ERD). Supporters pointed out that the designer, Henri Alexander Levy, is Jewish and utilizes controversial and taboo iconography, including Nazi imagery, as a way to deconstruct the power of oppressive symbols. Fans argued that responsibility for the clothing choice lies with the brand and the stylists rather than the idols themselves.
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Enfants Riches Déprimés · HYBE · Henri Alexander Levy · ILLIT · Wonhee