If you think Girls Generation has had enough buzz already, we’ve only just begun. There’s so much going on, one can hardly keep up. Netizens In Korea with their keen eye were quick to notice the cover had Japanese-like war planes along with Nazi crosses. I say “like” due to the fact there is a strong likeness, but the artist tried to alter them. Apparently the alterations were not enough, and was not thought through, according to the majority opinion of fans.

One look in comparison was enough to agree that due to the sensitivity between Japan and Korea, the cover needed further alterations.

The album will be on hold for some modifications to the cover. “We will take out the problematic parts, and will replace it with super sonic training plane T-50 developed by Korea.”-S.M.
The delay will be 4 days and be released on the 29th instead.

In S.M.’s defense, there was no intention for subliminal or deliberate harm to be caused. I agree with that, because it would make no sense to be intentional. Let’s hope this controversy helps their sales as free publicity, rather than cause further tensions and anti fan sentiments.

Credits: Kbites, shinhdeplol(soompi)