Stray Kids' Lotte Pepero Collab Sparks Fan Outrage Over Missing Member Han
Stray Kids' collaboration with Lotte Pepero has angered fans after member Han was found missing from the product packaging, sparking demands for an explanation.
What should have been a sweet collaboration has turned sour for fans. A partnership between K-Pop group Stray Kids and Lotte's popular Pepero snack has sparked outrage after fans discovered a glaring manufacturing mistake: one member was completely excluded from the packaging.
From Eight to Seven: The Missing Member
The issue began when fans started purchasing the new special edition Pepero boxes. While the original promotional designs showcased all eight members of Stray Kids, the final product sold in stores only featured seven. According to fan reports, member Han was inexplicably missing from the packaging, a detail that did not go unnoticed.
Stays Demand Answers: "Where is Han?"
The group's dedicated fanbase, known as Stays, immediately took to social media to demand clarification and an apology from Lotte. In K-Pop fan culture, the concept of the full group, often referred to as 'OT' (One True) followed by the number of members (like 'OT8' for Stray Kids), is sacred. Excluding a member, even by accident, is seen as a sign of deep disrespect to both the artist and the fans who support them.
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