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Converse pulls ad after backlash: 'We got this wrong

Converse pulls ad after backlash: 'We got this wrong

Converse has scrapped a global marketing campaign and apologized after promotional images featuring K-pop star Karina drew widespread comparisons to Ku Klux Klan hoods and historical racial violence.

Culture ·20 Sep 2026, 05:47 ·Amelia Stone 4 min read