K-Netz React to Claim that LE SSERAFIM’s ‘ANTIFRAGILE’ Cover Was Inspired From Japanese Craftmanship

According to netizens, the album cover for “ANTIFRAGILE”by LE SSERAFIM is said to be influenced by Japanese craftsmanship.

K-Netz Claim LE SSERAFIM’s ‘ANTIFRAGILE’ Cover Was Inspired By Japanese Craftmanship

On May 3, users of the internet came together in a discussion titled, “LE SSERAFIM’s Album Cover Features Japanese Craftsmanship Techniques,”which can be found on the thread here.

The author went on to explain how the book’s title, “ANTIFRAGILE,”reminded them of Kintsugi, a form of Japanese art that involves repairing broken pottery with a coating of gold, silver, or platinum powder. The OP shared their thoughts on the connection between the two.

“The album logo above visually expresses the message contained in ‘ANTIFRAGILE’ is impressive.

The design with gold lines engraved on a black background was inspired by the art of Kintsugi, which accepts the imperfections of fragile ceramics and exposes the broken parts as they are.

This also conveys the meaning that members (of LE SSERAFIM) hold onto each other even in situations where they may break and scatter because of external damage, and are eventually reborn as brighter, shining beings.”

The writer proceeded:

“Kintsugi, which means ‘repair with gold,’ is a form of Japanese Tohoku art that repairs broken pottery using rosin, gold, and more. It is based on the Japanese spirit of Wabi-sabi. Wabi-sabi also means to accept life’s imperfections, view them as beauty, and express gratitude.

Rather than hide the broken parts, accept them as part of history, and precious materials such as gold or silver are added to create a new vessel with a more beautiful appearance than the previous one.”

This is how netizens responded to the idea:

• “They’re going crazy with this weabooness (t/n: in Korean (ilbbong) is the same as weeaboo, someone addicted to Japan)”
• “And they also include Japanese in every first song of their albums, this is the epitome of being weaboos.”
• “Isn’t this a group made because they’re obsessed with Japan?”
• “Isn’t this a forced hate?”
• “It’s a fact that a lot of things they’re doing are based on Japan.”
• “I only pity LE SSERAFIM’s members.”
• “The weeaboo group.”

FEARNOTs stood up for the quintet in a different platform, defending them.

• “The fact they did this much research behind the meaning of their cover just to hate on them is so sad lmao. Just call yourselves fans at this point.”
• This forced a** hate train. We’re so tired wrap this s**t up already.”
• “For real, they forget that LE SSERAFIM has two Japanese members. They also forget K-pop takes from a lot of different cultures to begin with as well.”
• “I hope the girls are getting all the psychological help they need with this disgusting witch hunt.”
• “People need to stick to the script on their criticism with HYBE because attacking the girls is not it.”
• “How is this not a witch hunt at this point? It’s ridiculous.”
• “This is clearly a witch hunt and a smear campaign against them! I’m not even their fan but it’s obvious that they’re nitpicking every single thing to hate.”

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