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- Media · United States
Converse pulls ad after critics cite KKK and lynching imagery
Converse has removed a social media advertisement featuring K-pop singer Karina after critics said the imagery evoked racist symbols, including those associated with the Ku Klux Klan and lynching. The company issued an apology, stating they understood why the image was upsetting and had made a mistake.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41 ![방탄소년단(BTS) 토론토 콘서트 [빅히트뮤직 제공. 재판매 및 DB 금지]](https://img7.yna.co.kr/etc/inner/KR/2026/08/23/AKR20260823036800005_02_i_P4.jpg)
Politics · United StatesToronto Declares 'BTS Weekend' for K-Pop Group's Concerts
Toronto celebrated the K-pop group BTS by declaring a 'BTS Weekend,' lighting up the Toronto Sign purple, and temporarily renaming a section of Yonge Street 'BTS Boulevard.' The group's concerts at Rogers Stadium were sold out as part of their 'ARIRANG' world tour.
United States3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 45 · Hype 41