Lotte Pepero Faces Backlash Over Stray Kids Collaboration Production Error

Stray Kids is facing backlash after a big mistake in their new Pepero collab.

The controversy began when the group announced a collab with Lotte’s Pepero featuring all eight members on the box design.

Soon after release, fans spotted something wrong — the actual product only showed seven members. Han was completely left out.

Fans quickly called out Lotte for the error and demanded an explanation and apology.

We ask that Lotte immediately addresses HAN Jisung’s exclusion and apologises for this blatant disrespect. All products showing only 7 members must be recalled and corrected.

— HAN 한 PROTECT on Twitter

where is han @playwith_pepero ??????

— han jisung on Twitter

Netizens are agreeing with fans, blaming Lotte for the slip-up.

“This is Lotte’s fault.”
“Yeah, this is on Lotte.”
“Lotte messed up.”
“Oh wow…”
“I guess they’ll have to add him starting with the next order.”

The situation is heating up as many expect a swift fix and official apology.

| @Stray_Kids/Twitter

Pepero box design showing all 8 members
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Actual Pepero product missing Han’s image
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| 빼빼로는 한지성을 존중하라

롯데는 한지성 제외에 대해 즉각 해명하고 공식 사과해야 합니다.
7인으로 구성된 빼빼로 제품은 신속히 수정되어야 하며, 한지성은 모든 패키징과 프로모션에 포함되어야 합니다

We ask that Lotte immediately addresses HAN Jisung’s exclusion and apologises… pic.twitter.com/FsKbY3PLSN

— HAN 한 PROTECT (@HANJI_PROTECT) December 23, 2025