Group of Japanese beginner girls F5VE It is under fire after sharing an image of an Instagram story with the deceased Kara member Goo Hara And a coffin. On April 8, the group republished a meme style photo of a woman with daring text “Idgaf” And a graphic designer added to the corner. The woman in the image was subsequently identified by fans as Goo Haratriggering an immediate repercussions.
HaraA beloved member of the group of second generation girls Karatragically died in 2019. Known for his role in bringing awareness to the scandal of the sun on fire and for the publicly struggle against digital sexual crimes, Goo Hara It remains a respected figure in K-pop. Fans were ready to call the post as highly inappropriate, labeling it “Banner” and disrespectful for his inheritance.
After realizing the severity of the situation, F5VE He promptly canceled the story and issued public excuses via Twitter. The group explained that they were not aware Goo Hara’s identity or historical context of the image at the time of republished. They also shared the apologies on Instagram, recognizing their mistake and expressing regret.
F5VEpreviously known as Sg5 (Abbreviation of Sailor Guardians 5), includes the members Sayaka, Kaede, Ruri, Miyuu and Rui. They made their debut in 2023 with the individual “Firetruck” and recently reiterated under the name F5VE with “Lettuce.”
While the group quickly moved to face the problem, many netizen urge the idols and their agencies to exercise greater caution and cultural sensitivity when they share online content, especially when it involves public figures with complex stories.
