Ahead of the election, red-haired Lee Young-ji dyes her hair and apologizes... Political color controversy warning again this year [★FOCUS]

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A warning about political color controversy has been issued in the entertainment industry. Singer Lee Young-ji became embroiled in a political color controversy ahead of the election, for which she issued an explanation and an apology.

On the 31st, Lee Young-ji posted on her Instagram Story: "I uploaded a story that was too out of season, so many of you must have been surprised. Many of you pointed it out via direct messages, and I am sorry. I wanted to fix this somehow, so I was in a hurry to dye my hair, which is why my explanation is late. I am sorry." Along with this, Lee Young-ji posted a photo of herself with black-dyed hair.

Lee Young-ji said, "Although I was clearly aware that this is an important time, my desire to communicate came first, and I was so busy posting recent photos without thinking," and bowed her head, adding, "I will not hide behind the cowardly excuse of ignorance. I will reflect and learn. I am sorry for my rash behavior."

Earlier that morning, Lee Young-ji had posted a selfie on her Instagram Story showing herself wearing red clothes and with red-dyed hair. The background music for the post was "REDRED" by the boy group Cortis. Additionally, he posted a message stating, "My hair color is pretty," while announcing that he had dyed his hair red.

However, as concerns grew that the color red could be associated with a specific political party ahead of the the 3rd local elections, Lee Young-ji deleted the photo, urgently dyed her hair black, and posted an apology.

This is not the first time that political color controversies have erupted in the entertainment industry during election seasons. Ahead of last year's presidential election, several entertainers faced difficulties due to colored items or outfits.

Model and broadcaster Hong Jin-kyung was swept up in a political color controversy after posting a photo of herself wearing a red knit sweater on her personal account on June 2, one day before the presidential election last year.

In response, Hong Jin-kyung posted a handwritten apology the next day, saying, "I have often felt very sorry seeing entertainers take actions that could be misunderstood during the voting period. To think that I, at such a sensitive time, would make such a foolish mistake is truly beyond comprehension to me." She continued, "Regardless of the reason, I was wrong. Even with ten mouths, I have no words to say; it is clearly my fault. At this sensitive time for everyone, I sincerely apologize again for causing confusion in your hearts."

aespa member Karina also became the subject of controversy on May 27 last year, a week before the presidential election, over a photo she posted on Instagram. In the photo, Karina was wearing a jumper with the number 2 written in red.

At the time, her agency SM Entertainment explained, "We apologize for any concern caused by Karina's post. Karina simply posted daily content on social media with no other purpose or intention." Karina also apologized through a fan communication platform, saying, "I am truly sorry for making you worry. From now on, I will be more attentive and act with greater care. I am sorry again for causing you worry."

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