Netizens React To Gentle Monster Seemingly Dropping aespa’s Karina In Latest Campaign

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She is nowhere to be seen.

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Previously, aespa‘s Karina was introduced as the new model of the brand Gentle Monster in time for the brand’s Pocket Collection and Bratz collaboration.

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Soon after her recent political controversy hit, netizens found themselves no longer in favor of Karina as the brand’s new model.

The brand has heard netizens’ complaints loud and clear: In a brand new post showing off their new pop-up events in multiple countries, Karina is no where to be seen.

Celebrities including KATSEYE represent the brand in a slideshow of photos.

Despite her position as the muse for the Pocket Collection, Karina’s unreleased photos are not included. However, the Bratz character in her videos and photos with the brand is still the main event.

Netizens praise the brand for their quick thinking and responding to the public opinion.

“They need to protect their brand image.”
“People said it wouldn’t affect their ads, but clearly it is. Just look at the backlash.”
“Forget reading the room, if her photo gets posted there, it just wouldn’t fit the vibe.”
“Looks like they read the room. Let’s replace the model quickly.”
“Who’s going to buy it if it’s associated with a pro-#2 idol?”
“Yeah, read the room. “
“Obviously. Women are the ones buying this stuff, lol.”