BTS takes stand against anti-Asian hate, shares that they've been victims as well

The hashtags #StopAsianHate and #StopAAPIHate have trended over the past two weeks, especially after a series of mass shootings were carried out at threeEight people died in the attacks, six of them women of Asian descent.

There has been a sharp increase in anti-Asian violence over the past year at the same time that Covid-19 infections spread all over the world. Stop AAPI Hate, a US-based advocacy group, said there were more than 2,800 incidents of hate against Asians in America last year.And now, arguably the most popular group today, with hundreds of millions of fans not only in Korea but all over the world, has joined the calls to stop the violence against Asians.“We recall moments when we faced discrimination as Asians. We have endured expletives without reason and were mocked for the way we look.

BTS members also sympathised with the families of those who have lost their lives to anti-Asian hatred, and acknowledged that their own experiences paled in comparison.“Our own experiences are inconsequential compared to the events that have occurred over the past few weeks.The K-pop stars added that they have taken the time to determine the best way to respond to anti-Asian hatred.We stand against racial discrimination. We condemn violence.

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