Adele is receiving serious criticism from her Korean fans for her use of an image during her concerts. This image is of a rising sun which has shocked her fans of Korean nationality for political reasons. The imagery has upset fans due to its historic connection to Korea’s past.
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Hence, it has caught the world’s attention with such a large-scale event. In one of the performances of her song, Rumour Has It, an image of the Rising Sun flag appeared in the backdrop on LED lights which hurt the sentiments of the Koreans. The screens are set to make Guinness World record with a 220-meter-long outdoor screen.
The Rising Sun Flag is associated with Japan ’s militarism and is immensely offensive to the Koreans. The use of the imagery in Germany further shocks the Korean people and media outlets. The Rising Sun symbols hold the same meaning in Korea as does the Swastika in the German country.
Both symbols are considered taboo in their respective countries. Both of these symbolise imperialism and war crimes of the past, as reported by AllKpop. Also Read: Prince Harry and Meghan’s friends ‘forced to pick sides.