Sabrina Carpenter is facing backlash over her new album cover.
The American singer announced her upcoming album, Man’s Best Friend, will drop on August 29, 2025. The announcement on June 11 included the album cover featuring Sabrina kneeling while a man pulls her hair.
The controversial image sparked immediate outrage. Many say it echoes misogynistic 1950s ads that used domestic violence imagery, sparking heated debates around feminism and misogyny.
Fans defended Sabrina, calling the cover satirical. But criticism grew online.
Korean netizens voiced strong disgust and disappointment.
“What is she doing? Is money all that matters? She must have lost it.”
— User on theqoo“That’s just straight up p*rn.”
— theqoo user“Considering that Sabrina’s main fanbase is overwhelmingly female, it just feels bleak, like women themselves are bringing down women’s rights. It really shows how two-faced a country like the U.S. is, lol. It’s harmful, seriously.”
— Korean netizen
Other reactions:
“F*ck.”
“The reactions on Reddit were really good.”
“It’s even more harmful than pin-up girls from decades ago.”
“There are so many female pop singers with the ‘pick-me girl’ concept. You know it, but you still listen to their songs.”
The controversy is still gaining traction with fans and netizens debating the intent and impact of the album cover.
