In a recent interview with Edaily, members of the K-pop group Kingdom expressed their gratitude to their agency, GF Entertainment, for its swift response to the controversy surrounding the cover of their latest album, which bore a resemblance to an Islamic scripture.

Leader Dan revealed that he first learned about the issue during the American tour, emphasizing that neither the company nor the members were aware that the album cover would be contentious, attributing it to ignorance.

Kingdom's Mujin Acknowledges Controversy, Apologizes, and Commits to Future Caution

Mujin acknowledged being made aware of the controversy by fans and, after receiving a detailed explanation, admitted his mistake.

Apologizing for causing concern, he vowed to exercise prudence and caution in future activities to prevent a recurrence of such incidents.

GF Entertainment's decision to discard all 70,000 copies of the album garnered attention within the K-pop industry.

The agency's bold move to accurately identify the problem, respond promptly, and prevent future issues was noteworthy, especially considering the substantial burden of reissuing the album.

Despite being a small and medium-sized agency, GF Entertainment's decisive action allowed Kingdom to quickly overcome the controversy and proceed with their comeback as scheduled.

Kingdom's Dan Reflects on Cultural Sensitivity, Expresses Regret, and Offers Gratitude for GF Entertainment's Support Amid Album Controversy

Dan, reflecting on Kingdom's role as a group that reinterprets cultures globally through K-pop, expressed regret at not being more careful.

Having lived in Dubai for ten years and forged many friendships with Muslims, he acknowledged the unique perspectives on religion held by his friends, bowing his head in acknowledgment.

Despite the significant blow of discarding all their albums, Dan conveyed gratitude for GF Entertainment's decision, which allowed Kingdom to make a successful comeback as planned. He expressed sincere thanks to the agency officials for their trust and support.

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Kingdom Unveils Epic Conclusion with the Release of 'History of Kingdom: Part 7. JAHAN,' Marking a Milestone in K-Pop History with India-Set Music Video 

Kingdom released their 7th mini album, 'History of Kingdom: Part 7. JAHAN,' at 12 noon on the 18th.

This album, concluding Season 1 of their three-year-long 'History of Kingdom' series, narrates the story of Jahan from the 'Kingdom of the Sun.'

Featuring seven songs, including the title track 'Coup d'Eta,' the album showcases Kingdom's distinctive style and marks a significant milestone with its music video being the first for a K-pop boy group shot extensively in India.

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