'#StopAsianHate' ... Voices Raised by K-pop Stars

Eric Nam, a Korean-American singer born in Atlanta, contributed an article titled "Discrimination Experiences of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in the United States" to Time magazine's website on the 19th (local time). Photo by Eric Nam Instagram

[Asia Economy Reporter Hana Na] Following the shooting incident in Atlanta, where six Asian women were killed, voices protesting against anti-Asian hate crimes are growing louder, and K-pop stars have also voiced their criticism one after another.

Eric Nam, a Korean-American singer born in Atlanta, contributed an article titled "Experiences of Discrimination Faced by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in the U.S." to Time's website on the 19th (local time).

He said, "For many, living as an Asian American and Pacific Islander means experiencing anxiety, trauma, and an identity crisis," recalling a memory of being racially discriminated against by a teacher in front of classmates during his school days.

He stated, "While prosecutors and police are still debating whether to classify this incident as a hate crime, millions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, including myself, feel abandoned," and added, "During the past 12 months, when attacks against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders increased, our community's calls for help and warning signs seemed to be dismissed as stories of people living far away, not neighbors."

Eric Nam criticized the assumption that the Atlanta shooting had no racial motive, calling it "completely naive and racist in itself," and questioned, "Why should the women in our community be victims of your 'sex addiction'? How dare you."

He urged, "Now, please listen to our stories. Silence now is complicity," and emphasized, "We must actively create the desperately needed change for ourselves and future generations."

Singer Jay Park posted on Instagram with the hashtag #StopAsianHate, saying, "Please help and raise your voice," and added, "What is happening now is not okay. Let's spread love, not hate."

Tiger JK, CL, Epik High's Tablo, Alexa, boy group P1Harmony, and others are also sharing messages on social media with the message 'Stop Asian Hate' to convey their protest.

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