In a statement, FC Seoul expressed "sincere remorse" over the controversy, but insisted that it used mannequins — not sex dolls — to mimic a home crowd during its 1-0 win over Gwangju FC at the Seoul World Cup stadium.

Sex Dolls or Blow up Dolls?

Sex Dolls or Blow up Dolls?

FC Seoul said it was attempting to add "an element of fun" with the mannequins.

The team said it was repeatedly reassured by Dalkom, the company that produced and provided the mannequins, that they weren't sexual products.