Patriotic Chinese stars become headaches for K-pop agencies
Posted : 2021-04-04 16:03
Updated : 2021-04-04 17:47 A cotton picker works in the field in China s Xinjiang region in this Oct. 9, 2020, photo. AP-Yonhap
Some Chinese K-pop idols support Xinjiang cotton accused of using forced labor
By Park Han-sol
Several K-pop bands former and current Chinese members have caused a stir with their apparent support for cotton produced in China s Xinjiang region accused of using forced labor.
Their open support for the Chinese government over the controversy has troubled their agencies which are wary of possible fallout from fans. Anti-China sentiment is in full swing in Korea these days as seen in the recently scrapped SBS TV drama, Joseon Exorcist, over distorting history and belittling Korean culture by depicting distinctly Chinese foods and fashion.
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