Since October 7, the death toll in the Gaza Strip has reportedly reached 30,800 due to IDF attacks. The surviving Palestinians in Gaza are struggling to survive as over 72,198 are injured, and many are starving, displaced, and lost homes, family, and friends. As more become more aware and informed on the humanitarian issues in […]
KBS News Allegedly Blocks ARMYs On Twitter Over Their Latest Campaign For Palestine
Over the last few months of the accelerating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Palestine, K-Pop fans have taken action in different capacities to show their support and influence positive change. ARMYs, in particular, have been vocal in asking HYBE to “divest from Zionism,” and the agenda includes the company’s association with Scooter Braun. Bang Si Hyuk […]
Netizens Go A Step Further In Voicing Their Demands To HYBE — Done To Show Support Of Palestine
In the months since increased attention was placed on the Israel-Palestine Crisis, netizen have raised their voices to show support and try to make a change. Along with a boycott of the “Big 4” (YG Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, SM Entertainment, and HYBE), fans of groups under HYBE have continually targeted the company using the hashtag #HYBEDivestFromZionism. The hashtag has […]
K-Pop Fans Upset As Idols “Promote” Starbucks Amidst Boycott For Palestine… But Should They Be?
K-Pop fans are upset as many of their favorite idols appear to be endorsing American coffee chain Starbucks. While Starbucks has been historically a popular go-to choice for coffee, as there are shops across the world, many are currently boycotting. Media coverage of the Israel-Palestine crisis has increased after Hamas’ attack on Israel on October 7. More […]