An unexpected mix-up on Pepero Day led to some laughs when Eric of The Boyz mistakenly posted a photo of a condom designed to resemble Pepero sticks, thinking it was the iconic Korean snack.

Eric’s Pepero Day Mix-Up

On November 11, celebrating Pepero Day, Eric shared a handwritten letter to his fans, along with a photo he thought was Pepero. Accompanying the post, he wrote:

“I could buy 4.03 million Pepero sticks for the Derbys I love.”

Eric’s good intentions took an amusing turn when fans noticed the packaging wasn’t Pepero. Instead, it was a limited-edition condom product named “LOVE DAY 11.11,” a collaborative release between a convenience store and a condom brand to mark Pepero Day. The packaging mimicked Pepero’s design, adding to the mix-up.

Eric’s Reaction to the Incident

Upon realizing his mistake, Eric reached out to fans on fan communication platform bubble, jokingly expressing his embarrassment:

• Happy birthday on 11/9,10 ~ Happy birthday and happy Pepero Day on 11/11 ❤️
• And… Honestly, I was so embarrassed and ashamed that I hid in my room all week…
• After work today, I went to a convenience store near my place. Outside, there was a display of “Pepero” snacks, and I wanted to buy some… but I didn’t know. I didn’t know what they were for or why they were there… 😔😘
• There were many “Pepero” snacks, but Dear… Since Dear is also a fan term for THE BOYZ, I thought of you, Dear. And then I thought, “If I write TheB (THE BOYZ’s fan name) next to it, it would be perfect~!” So I was contemplating… I’m sorry if I surprised you ㅠㅠ
• Do you understand how I feel…? I hope you receive my message well!! 😊❤️
• Alright, that’s it. I’m going back to my room to rest now

— Eric

The incident quickly gained attention, with fans and netizens finding humor in the accidental post. Eric’s candid reaction only added to the amusement.

Manufacturer’s Apology

As discussions grew about the product’s resemblance to Pepero, Barun Saenggak, the condom manufacturer, issued an apology, acknowledging the unexpected confusion their packaging design caused.

Netizens React to Eric’s Pepero Day Mix-Up

Social media was quick to fill with reactions to Eric’s accidental Pepero Day post. Fans shared their amusement and surprise, with many comments capturing the humor of the moment:

• “It was posted so obviously that anyone could see it was a mistake, LOL.”
• “ㅋㅋ The package just looks cute and innocent, making you misunderstand ㅋㅋ He write letters to fans every year for Pepero Day ㅋㅋ Nice to see his love for fans.”
• “This is hilarious, lolol.”
• “At first, I was like, what’s the issue…? But then I felt embarrassed too, all the way to this point, LOL”
• “People would buy it without thinking much, lolol.”
• “He must’ve been really surprised; I could see that happening.”

Some netizens also said:

“😂😂”

“🤣🤣🤣 ayy he should look at this way he promoted safe sex unintentionally.”

“LMAOOO.”

“I don’t think that was a mistake, man just decided to dial down fans delusion about them being babies… they’re not babies, they’re men with active sex life.”

“🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣”

“💀✋ nah WTF”

“I AM SCREAMING 🤣🤣🤣🤣 AT LEAST he’s promoting safe s-x.. Remember guys if they don’t condomize they can’t slide inside 👍🏻”

“Lmaooo, I can see his face being beet red 😂”

“Well… condoms are more useful than biscuits if you are getting some.”

“Honestly, I’m so embarrassed right now that I want to hide for a week. Any other idol would have quietly deleted their post and left it at that so kudos to him for poking fun at his mistake.”

“I know he be getting it 🤭”

“This is so silly. I shall check out his group.🤣”

“LOL i’m dying right now. poor guy.”

“LMAO poor guy.”

“Straight up only some shit he would do💀”

“See that’s funny asf, yet I guess I could see how he could have mistook them, from a quick glance you could not tell.😭”

“Well at least he’s practicing safe sex.”

“Got busted 😂”

“🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 don’t forget to use protection.”

“He did it on purpose.”

Eric’s fans and netizens showed a mix of support, humor, and understanding, turning the mishap into a lighthearted moment for everyone involved.

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