Printing Company Refuses to Print BTS and Stray Kids Photos, Claims They are LGBTQ+ Propaganda
A printing company in Russia claims K-Pop idols of being propaganda of LGBTQ+.
On July 14, it was reported by a Russian media outlet, super, that a printing company based in Yekaterinburg, Russia, has refused to print photos of K-Pop idols as they are allegedly propaganda of LGBTQ+.
Keep on reading to know more.
Printing Company Refuses to Print BTS and Stray Kids Photos, Claims They are LGBTQ+ Propaganda
The incident came after a coffee shop called "PinkyPop" had requested the help of the Russian printing company, Aquarelle to print posters and stickers of K-Pop idols such as BTS and Stray Kids.
According to PinkyPop, they had decided to get their printing done by the Russian company due to their good ratings and reviews, as they do their work efficiently, quickly, and inexpensively.
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At first, the printing company did not respond to PinkyPop regarding their request. And after a while, they had decided to respond to the coffee shop.
In a screenshot posted by super of what seems to be a Whatsapp conversation between PinkyPop and the printing company, the printing company had said, "Do you want your kids to turn into perverts? It is silly to support something that can leave you without any grandchildren."
Conversation between PinkyPop and the printing company
The response made by the printing company accuses K-Pop idols of being a negative influence, such that they can influence people - especially the youth - to become homosexual.
Konstantin Papulov, the owner of the Russian printing company and a heterosexual man who is a believer of traditional values, defended his actions by saying that they have enough "normal" customers that they can choose who to work with.
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In addition, Konstantin Papulov made the decision not to print the photos of K-Pop idols in fear of getting in trouble with the authorities, as photos of K-Pop idols are seen as part of LGBTQ+ propaganda, which is illegal in Russia.
Upon hearing of the news that the Russian printing company had refused to provide their services, K-Pop fans have criticized the company.
What are your thoughts on the issue?
BTS and Stray Kids' Recent Activities
BTS recently released the CV version of "Butter" last July 9, which includes their new song "Permission to Dance" that was co-written by British singer-songwriter, Ed Sheeran.
BTS is also doing a two-day takeover on "The Tonight Show" with Jimmy Fallon, which features the seven members performing their hit singles "Butter" and "Permission to Dance."
Further, BTS is also set to perform at the "Global Citizen Live," a worldwide special event held for 24 hours and broadcasted live from various cities across the continents.
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Stray Kids recently released their digital single "Mixtape: OH" last June 25 as part of their Mixtape Project that has been in development since 2019.
"Mixtape: OH" is the third mixtape in the project, following "Mixtape: Gone Days" that was released back in 2019, and "Mixtape: Even a Fool Knows" that was released in 2020.
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Written by Robyn Joan
