This Famous Idol Accidentally Posted A Photo Of A Condom That Resembles Pepero On Pepero Day
Famous kpop idol THE Boyz’s Eric has evoked laughter among fans after accidentally promoting a condom instead of Pepro on Pepero day.
The incident gained attention when The Boyz’s Eric inadvertently posted a picture with the condom box, mistaking it for Pepero. He posted a note to fans and captioned with, “I could buy 4.03 million Pepero sticks for the fans I love.”
However, he soon found out it wasn’t Pepero that he bought. He addressed the mistake on a fan community, sharing his embarrassment and explaining he’d simply bought it outside his dorm without noticing the mix-up. This unexpected mix-up quickly circulated online as a humorous mishap.
Due to the error, the condom company ended up issuing an apology for the mishap as it seems many mistook the package to that of Pepero. On November 11, Barunsesang posted on its official SNS, stating, “We sincerely apologize for causing any trouble. In our attempt to create a cute condom set, we designed the LOVE DAY 11.11 as a special event product for November 11.”
Barunsesang emphasized, “Our intention behind this branding was to encourage a more open and positive view towards carrying or purchasing contraception products.” They further explained that the condoms included in the set are classified as medical devices and available for youth to purchase, clarifying the misconception that the item is an adult product.
The statement concluded with an apology to GS25 store managers, who mistakenly displayed the item among Pepero products, creating confusion.
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