Popular Female Idol Apologizes For Controversial Photo, Sparks Backlash
Recently, Kep1er’s Hikaru apologized for a photo she posted online through the fan messaging platform.
Kep1ian, I apologize for posting a photo without fully understanding the significance of the book. Going forward, I will thoroughly check to ensure this never happens again and demonstrate a more responsible attitude. I am truly sorry.
— Hikaru
The photo, which has since been deleted, showed a book with the words “TEL AVIV” written on it.
However, despite her apology, some felt it should have been posted on a public platform instead.
Would be great for this to also be uploaded on her ig imo. Also at this point isn’t it only right for the company to also apologise publicly for being so blatantly ignorant for previous issues and this one too ?? https://t.co/QTFP2FttAD
— iris ☘️ (@fotg_hiyyih) July 5, 2026
On the other hand, others praised her for taking accountability for actions right away.
And she took accountability while addressing the actual problem! THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU LOVE YOUR ARTIST ENOUGH TO CALL THEM OUT WHILE EDUCATING THEM!
As expected #HIKARU apologised and understood what went wrong! PRECISELY WHY I LOVE #Kep1er !! They will always listen! https://t.co/1lMQDffiyG
— Lysha⁷ 💗🍉 (@Lysha0_0) July 5, 2026
As someone who has been advocating in real life for what is happening in Palestine, I think this apology is better than nothing. At least Hikaru (and perhaps her team) will realize that Tel Aviv will always be carrying negative image no matter how they try to justify it. https://t.co/wuf0vqug87
— TiffanyHW | YUJINxYUJIN (@sleepysoshifany) July 5, 2026
I knew she would speak up and apologize, thank you Karu for taking responsibility 🤍
Now, could everyone else just stfu and stop hating on her and Kep1er in general? https://t.co/DJtu9Ig731
— emma⁹⁺⁷ (ia) 🖤 CRACK CODE;; #ThankYouYoungeun (@kep1midnights) July 6, 2026
