BTS Under Attack from China... Won Hee-ryong Says "Proud to See Them Raising Their Own Voices"
[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] Won Hee-ryong, Governor of Jeju, expressed support for the idol group BTS, who have been attacked by Chinese netizens for remarks related to the Korean War during their acceptance speech, saying, "I am proud of their courage to speak out."
On the 13th, Governor Won said on Facebook, "I think I understand why the world is enthusiastic about BTS."
Recently, BTS received the 'Ben Fleet Award' for their contribution to the development of Korea-US relations. In their acceptance speech, they said, "We must remember the painful history and many sacrifices that both countries endured together," which led to attacks from Chinese netizens. As backlash grew in China, domestic companies that had used them as models deleted promotional posts.
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Governor Won said, "It seems that free thinking, respect for diversity, strong solidarity, and confident convictions have captivated young people worldwide," adding, "I am proud of their confident stance to voice the values they believe in anytime and anywhere. I will always support them."
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