In a stunning flip of occasions, followers of Ok-Pop sensation Stray Children have been left puzzled as Photoism, a famend self-photo service, abruptly pulled the plug on their much-anticipated merchandise launch. The explanation? “Political causes,” as acknowledged by the corporate.
The Photoism Connection
Photoism, acknowledged amongst Ok-Pop fans for its official collaborations with idols, had not too long ago teased a forthcoming partnership on its official Korean social media accounts. A buzz of pleasure ensued amongst followers, eagerly awaiting the reveal.
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The Teaser and the Deletion
On March 6, a teaser was posted by Photoism, hinting on the impending launch of latest Stray Children merchandise. Nevertheless, the keenness was short-lived.
— 포토이즘 (@photoism_kr) March 6, 2024
The official social media accounts of Photoism’s new studio in Taichung reposted the teaser, solely to swiftly delete it from Instagram with out a lot clarification.
PHOTOISM with Stray Children
[1]Stray Children x SKZOO POP-UP & CAFE
‘𝑺𝑲𝒁𝑶𝑶’𝑺 𝑴𝑨𝑮𝑰𝑪 𝑺𝑪𝑯𝑶𝑶𝑳’
▪ 위치 | 성수 AP AGAIN / 사운드웨이브 합정점
▪ 기간 | 3/14 – 3/31 (KST) [2]Stray Children 4TH FANMEETING
‘𝑺𝑲𝒁’𝑺 𝑴𝑨𝑮𝑰𝑪 𝑺𝑪𝑯𝑶𝑶𝑳’
▪ 위치 | KSPO DOME
▪ 기간 | 3/29 –… pic.twitter.com/8COTfu15ns— 포토이즘 (@photoism_kr) March 7, 2024
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The Announcement
In lieu of the anticipated unveiling, an announcement from Photoism make clear the scenario:
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“Announcement
Concerning the photograph body collaboration with Stray Children, as a result of political causes, we’re presently working laborious to coordinate with their company.
We do our greatest to battle for each collaboration.”
– Photoism
Fan Confusion
The sudden flip of occasions left followers bewildered, significantly since merchandise for different JYP Leisure artists stays accessible. Their confusion was palpable in on-line feedback:
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- “What do you imply political points???????”
- “Life4cuts has TWICE frames, so what points might Stray Children have? And political ones besides. I do not get it.”
- “Why did not you submit after confirming the whole lot first!@#$%^&”*
- “How come there are no political points with ITZY and NMIXX, then?”
Regardless of the uproar amongst followers, the Photoism Taichung retailer has opted to stay silent on the matter, leaving the Stray Children merchandise launch shrouded in thriller.
As followers eagerly await additional developments, the “political causes” behind the sudden halt of the collaboration proceed to baffle and intrigue.
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Written by Cassidy Jones.