Adele is facing significant backlash from her Korean fans due to the use of a controversial image during her concerts. The image in question, depicting the Rising Sun flag, has a deeply negative connotation for Koreans because of its historical association with Japan’s militarism and imperialism. The flag is considered highly offensive, akin to the swastika in Germany, due to the atrocities committed under its banner during Japan’s occupation of Korea and World War II.

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The controversy erupted on August 3, during Adele’s concert in Munich, Germany, which marked the beginning of a major tour expected to draw 800,000 attendees across 10 performances. During her performance of “Rumour Has It,” the Rising Sun flag appeared on the massive 220-meter-long LED screens, which are set to make a Guinness World Record. This imagery has sparked outrage among her...