BTS "We All Deserve Respect" Supports Anti-Racism Movement
[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kang Juhee] Idol group BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) has expressed support for the anti-racism protests sparked by the death of a Black person in the United States.
On the 4th, BTS posted on their official Twitter, "We oppose racism. We oppose violence. You, me, all of us have the right to be respected. We stand together," in both Korean and English.
They also added the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter to show their support for the anti-racism movement.
On the 4th, the group BTS announced their support for the anti-racism protests sparked by the deaths of Black Americans.
Photo by BTS official Twitter capture
Earlier, American pop singers Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, and Beyonc? also mourned George Floyd, who died due to excessive police force, through social networking services (SNS).
In the domestic entertainment industry, there is also a growing trend of participating in the 'Blackout Tuesday' campaign opposing racism.
Singers Tiger JK, Big Bang's Taeyang, HyunA, Psy, Se7en, Henry, and actors Bae Doona, Im Soo-jung, and Julien Kang shared black screens on SNS with the hashtags '#BlackOutTuesday' and '#BlackLivesMatter' to unite in opposition to racism.
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