LE SSERAFIM Criticized for Not Wearing Hanbok?

A discussion titled “LE SSERAFIM has never worn Hanbok” was recently posted on the popular Korean forum Pann Nate. This post has received nearly 80,000 views and has sparked numerous comments.

Furthermore, on special Korean holidays like Chuseok, while other groups would don traditional Korean attire, LE SSERAFIM stood out in their simple and plain clothing.

Coupled with previous controversies involving their use of Japanese elements in their works, LE SSERAFIM is now facing criticism from netizens for not embracing Korean culture, despite being a K-pop artist. This backlash is further intensified by the tense political relationship between Korea and Japan.

Included below are a few remarks from internet users:

Even IVE wore Hanbok despite having a Japanese member
Wow, they are truly pro-Japanese idol
It’s surprising that they don’t wear hanbok at least once…
Isn’t this just the company’s fault? It’s not like LE SSERAFIM have any say in this
They are basically a J-pop group~

The source of this information can be found on Pann Nate’s discussion thread at //pann.nate.com/talk/372502095#replyArea.