A set of s*xy pre-paid swipe cards featuring Japanese adult video star Yui Hatano has proven to be both popular and controversial in Taipei.
The drama all started August 26, when Taiwanese card producer EasyCard announced that it had teamed up with the popular actress for a limited edition set of the stored value cards, used to pay for rides on the city's metro and buses and small convenience store purchases.
According to the Taipei Times, the move drew much criticism from the public, particularly among parents, educators and women's advocacy groups.
Some critics including Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je, whose government holds 40% of the swipe card company complained that the cards would be available at major convenience store chains, making them easily accessible to children.
In a statement posted on its website, EasyCard apologized for the controversy and said the cards would only be sold via a phone line.
In response to the public outcry, Hatano issued a statement in Japanese and Chinese.
"Just because I'm an adult video star, does that mean I can't participate in charity activities and contribute to society? Can't I use action to repay the love for me from Taiwan?"
Online images of the set show two versions of the stored value cards -- an "Angel" and a "Demon."
There is no nudity in either image, one of which features Hatano wearing white, the other black.
CNN
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