Korea's national broadcaster, KBS, has deemed Blackpink member Jennie's new single "Mantra" unsuitable for broadcast due to its inclusion of specific brand names.

In a statement released on Wednesday, KBS explained that the song violates Article 46 of the Broadcasting Deliberation Regulations, which restricts product advertising.

Luxury car brand Land Rover's Defender and fast-food chain In-N-Out Burger were included in the song.


Jennie has the option to resubmit the song for review after editing out the controversial brand references. If the revised version is approved, it may then be aired on KBS.

Since its release on Oct. 11, "Mantra" has topped iTunes’ top song charts in 47 countries worldwide.


BY KIM EUN-BIN [yoon.seungjin@joongang.co.kr]