Big-brand BTS promotions disappear as band sparks uproar in China

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BTS leader RM has sparked anger in China with comments on the Korean War, and big-name brands including Samsung are now apparently distancing themselves from the K-pop group

The controversy is the latest example of the political landmines lying in wait for big brands in China, the world’s second-largest economy.

RM invoked a “history of pain” shared between South Korea and the United States and, referring to the 1950-53 Korean War, spoke of “sacrifices of countless men and women”.The comments touched off heated debate on social media in China. BTS-related posts from other companies including sports fashion brand FILA and automaker Hyundai, which have endorsement deals with the seven-member group, also disappeared from their official Weibo accounts, Chinese users said.

 

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Not sure the Chinese can claim there were multiple sides to this war

Red_Tenebrae

I didn't even know there was a Korean War, but I'm amazed the any country cares about what a bunch of kids say just because they're famous amongst other kids.

Honest, who cares

Not even a single 'china' mentioned but if the shoe fits...

fuckchina

the whole world will kneel down before China because of money, pathetic humans🤣

Leave the China market if you wanna be yourself

Chinese youth shall look for new masculine idols.

In other words you made China feel uncomfortable lol

nuh~fake news. we don't give a damn

That's the first thing these ladyboys have said that I agree with.

He said this and they went all crazy

Still cute as hell

With RM’s intelligence and BTS’ good relationship with SK gov, he def knows the implications of his words. Joon isn’t responsible if Chinese Nationalists decide to take issue with his own patriotism. Sweetie my man knows what he’s doing👌👌

As far as I know, he didn't mention about a specific country other than U.S. With all respect, please don't degrade your values over someone's twisted video clip.. Let's wait until the real statement comes out

Make a wise choice!

China needs to stop throwing tantrums

We still love them

Sounds like the Beatles of the 2020's

stop giving in to China

It shows the world how CCP has brainwashed its citizens and what kind of values does CCP promote. Once again, we see how China bullies others into submission. It's also a shame for Samsung! Its management should move to China and exchange their passports for a Chinese one.😑

This Reuters article doesn't even explain what the Korean boy band artist even said that was so expensive and why..

If your mad stay mad 🤣😂🤣😂

If there is one thing China hates, it's the truth

China detains Muslim uyghurs in Xinjiang spread the words! SamsungNL should be boycotted SamsungMobile

The power of fan girls will overcome the CCP’s brainwashing

Eles tocam Raul? 🤭

bow down to your GOD Chyna! their large market is obviously more important than anything else in life

Yes, only in China. Not outside of China.

staywoke

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