KARA’s online shopping mall t-shirt sparks controversy

by heartfacee on July 20, 2010 at 10:52 pm

It feels like we announced the success of KARA’s online shopping mall Karaya just moments ago but they’re already getting the harsh netizen treatment.

We noticed that a lot of you guys even noticed this from our previous article. A strong curse word was written in big bold and black letters on one of the t-shirts they sell, and it was distributed together with the press release.

In the photos of the shirt, Jiyoung and Hara are sporting it which says, “BEST FUCKIN FIVE.” I’m not sure what the “five” is referring to but one thing is for sure, the F bomb is written very clearly. ~~The shirt is currently going for around $12.~~

Netizens have criticized this shirt,

“I understand that foreigners use this word a lot but there’s no need in putting it on a shirt and wearing it around.”

“In foreign shows, they beep this word out. It’s a curse word for sure.”

“Young girls like KARA shouldn’t promote something like that. Other little girls will follow.”

Karaya’s representative expressed, “We had no idea that this would cause a controversy. We were just using it for the purpose of the clothes. It’s just a witty remark often used by people internationally.”

What do you guys think? ~~Better get it soon before it gets removed.~~ The t-shirt has now been pulled off the website and is not available for sale anymore.

S: Nate

discussion 463comments

[diiana.kiiss] - August 9, 2010 at 10:29 AM | #
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i want that shirt xD
kawaii800 - August 9, 2010 at 1:46 AM | #
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wow seriously?!
i want one!!!!
Forever9 - July 30, 2010 at 5:15 PM | #
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I LOL’d at the top and “Better get it soon before it gets removed.” LOLOL oh damn was gona buy it ;) but com’on its just a top -_- If you don’t like it then don’t buy or view it, keep on scrolllin’ :) but if i got that i would prob get alot of looks from older people hehe
rawritsvy - July 30, 2010 at 1:18 AM | #
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LOL i want that shirt.
~MusicFighter~ - July 28, 2010 at 11:55 PM | #
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when I read this article, I wasn’t shocked…I laughed…lol xDDD
1.yeah us foreigners say that stuff, but much worse
2. I want that shirt so much.
LoveDeliah - July 27, 2010 at 11:43 PM | #
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i’ve never heard of ‘best f***in five’
but i mean i’ve seen younger girls
wear stuff WAY worst so i mean,
grow a life people.

gosh, fans think of idols as pure angels.
just as kids think of disney actors/actresses
back in the states.
Kitty2day - July 27, 2010 at 9:56 PM | #
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funny thing is, we do use that word often. XD
Tuemon - July 27, 2010 at 5:13 PM | #
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Damn it, I’d like to buy this shirt XDD Go Hara wearing this shirt with a bright, sweet smile is sure something to see xD
LawlzXD5 - July 23, 2010 at 10:38 PM | #
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honestly i was shocked when i first saw it…but i kinda also wanted one of those shirts
Winz - July 23, 2010 at 10:36 PM | #
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lmaoooooooooooooo,yo,dude!when i saw the “F” bomb my mouth droped!i was like whooooa!that is way too funny
MsPingu - July 23, 2010 at 1:51 AM | #
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hmm.. no comment.. it’s just so inappropriate but at the same time a waste of time.. i still love kara though!^^
heartmindandseoul - July 22, 2010 at 11:49 PM | #
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i didn’t see the controversy to be an issue like this…
lmfao. but i love the “Better get it soon before it gets removed.”
the article then states that the shirt’s already been removed.
WHY DIDN’T YOU TELL ME EARLIER??? lmfao
and yes, foreigners do use this word alot. ;D
Emmylovesyou - July 22, 2010 at 11:36 PM | #
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OMG koreans grow up…
its just a T-SHIRT!!!