Osaka Ojo Gang faces backlash over member’s past use of controversial rising sun emblem
The final episode of Mnet’s World Of Street Woman Fighter aired on July 22, KST, with Osaka Ojo Gang crowned as champions. The AG Squad came in second, while MOTIV placed third.
The win sparked heated debate online, mainly due to the past controversy involving Kyoka, a member of Osaka Ojo. Netizens criticized Kyoka for wearing a shirt featuring the rising sun emblem — a symbol tied to Japan’s Imperial military and seen as offensive in Korea and other parts of Asia.
Fans expressed shock that the crew gained a large Korean following despite the controversy rooted in historical trauma. Many also questioned whether Osaka Ojo’s win was deserved, with some doubting their performances measured up.
“Whoa. I thought it would obviously be AG Squad. In the end, it’s all about popularity, huh.”
“There are so f*cking many weebs here too.”
“They didn’t even have a single good performance, but they won…This is worse than Bebe.”
“Sigh… A war crime flag wins? In Korea?”
The backlash continues to gain traction on Korean community sites, with netizens debating the implications of Osaka Ojo’s victory as the controversy lingers.
