Rookie Girl Group Faces Backlash Over Suggestive Teaser Imagery; Agency Issues Apology and Clarifies Intent
Famous agency P-nation has issued an apology and an explanation after some backlash over its upcoming girl group’s teaser went viral!
Recently, their rookie girl group Baby DONT Cry released a teaser for their title track F Girl. The teaser caught attention and some backlash over imagery in the video. The teaser featured one of the members handing the cashier a wrapped candy that looked very similar to what a condom looks like, according to some netizens. The member then proceeds to open it and eat the candy in it.
The teaser went viral and got backlash for this reason. The fact that many of the group’s members are minors also didn’t help, and many criticized P-nation for doing this. However, the agency has since come out with a statement to explain the imagery’s meaning. They denied that they intended for it to carry any suggestive implications and will remove it from the final version of the music video to avoid any misunderstandings or issues.
Read their apology below!
This is P NATION.
We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all who have expressed interest in and support for Baby DONT Cry as they approach their official debut. We are aware that the teaser video for the debut title track “F Girl” have raised concerns among certain members of the public and fan community.
We deeply regret any discomfort or concern this may have caused, and we offer our heartfelt apologies to those affected. “F Girl” contains the message of embracing one’s authentic self and moving beyond externally imposed standards, such as A-F letter grades or labels. The opening scene of “F Girl” teaser 1 was intended to convey a playful and rebellious tone through imagery such as chewing gum and holding a lollipop.
We express with the utmost clarity that there was never any intent to sexualize this scene. Furthermore, we affirm that the full music video contains no provocative or sexualized content of any kind. Nevertheless, in order to avoid further misunderstanding or concern, and with full respect for the feedback received from our audience, we have made the decision to remove the scene in question from the “F Girl” music video, reflecting our commitment to safeguarding the members of Baby DONT Cry and to embracing the voice of the fan community.
We would also like to address the use of the cherry as a symbol for Baby DONT Cry. The cherry was chosen to embody vibrancy, boldness, and youthful energy—qualities that reflect the group’s identity. As it is widely embraced as a positive and lively symbol across global brands and creative content, we approached its use with the same intention.
At no point did we consider or reference any interpretations beyond this positive spirit. Baby DONT Cry is deeply treasured by all those involved in its creation. To us, this group represents a truly valued and cherished endeavor. Each member is deserving of sincere support, care, and encouragement. We earnestly hope that their dedication and efforts will be met with understanding and appreciation from audiences. We remain firmly committed to supporting their journey in a manner that reflects the respect, sincerity, and positive spirit with which this project was brought to life. Thank you.
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