K-Pop Star Mark Lee's Company Apologizes After Confederate Flag Shirt Controversy
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K-pop star Mark Lee faced backlash after being photographed wearing a vintage T-shirt featuring the Confederate flag. His company, Upper Room, issued an apology stating the shirt was chosen purely for its vintage aesthetic, not its symbolism. The company acknowledged the historical significance and sensitivity of the symbol and said they took measures to ensure it would not appear in official content.
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The garment was selected solely as a vintage wardrobe item.
Upon recognizing the historical significance and sensitivity associated with the symbol displayed on the T-shirt, we took measures to ensure that it would not be visible in any official content.
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