Why do patriotic Korean stars like BTS member Jimin risk their popularity on social media?
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Why do patriotic Korean stars like BTS member Jimin risk their popularity on social media?
BTS’ Jimin, Sunny from Girls’ Generation and actress Sulli feel the ire of Japanese fans, while Song Hye-kyo somehow avoids the blame game.
Many celebrities avoid expressing their opinion on social issues for fear of losing fans. Some South Korean pop and drama stars don’t seem to mind, so it is not surprising that their views on historical issues have stirred anger among Japanese fans and driven anti-Korean sentiment.
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Why do patriotic Korean stars like BTS member Jimin risk their popularity on social media?
BTS’ Jimin, Sunny from Girls’ Generation and actress Sulli feel the ire of Japanese fans, while Song Hye-kyo somehow avoids the blame game.
Many celebrities avoid expressing their opinion on social issues for fear of losing fans. Some South Korean pop and drama stars don’t seem to mind, so it is not surprising that their views on historical issues have stirred anger among Japanese fans and driven anti-Korean sentiment.
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