The Hard Sentile Of The K-Pop Group That Silenced On The World Humanitarian Tragedy

JAKARTA - Singers and songwriters, eaJ, sent sharp criticisms to a number of K-pop groups for their silence against the atrocities and tragedy of humanity that is sweeping the world.

This criticism began when eaJ, also known as Jae Park, uploaded a screenshot on his personal social media last weekend, which featured a part of the comments on his Instagram account.

The screenshot shows the large number of K-pop fans who asked him to participate in voicing the Sudanese Civil War issue, the conflict that has been going on since 2023.

In a series of repeated comments, fans urged eaJ. Through his X (previously Twitter) account, eaJ also submitted his response.

"I'm studying and posting more about Sudan lately," wrote eaJ, quoted Tuesday, November 4.

But in the midst of the statement, he poked at the fact that most requests for voiced attitudes and support came from BTS fans. Meanwhile, BTS itself, said eaJ, tends to remain silent about various global atrocities.

He also expressed his disappointment with the fans. "It's a bit disappointing to see the profile photo even though:/. I really think we can make the world a better place if you comment on their posts too! Let's make the world a better place."

In his next statement, he added an important exciting point. "Also, in order to be transparent, as far as I know, restrictions on freedom of speech in the work environment are illegal in South Korea, or at least that's what one team executive told me during my stay. Maybe it has changed, but I doubt it."

This statement emerged as a rebuttal to general arguments that often call K-pop idols tight contracts that cannot speak.

When a fan claims that the BTS label "zionist", hinting that BTS members cannot speak up even though they want to, eaJ firmly denies it.

"It has absolutely nothing to do with what can be said and not. Right now, it's an option. They have rights to their own choices, but I want to show from my 12-year experience in the K-pop industry that you can say whatever you want to say legally and there won't be any bad effects."

He reiterated his views in other public tweets. "To my knowledge, there is no clause in the contract of a standard label that can legally punish an artist for voicing opinions against genocide. PRESSURE. The world needs their voices more than ever."

To note, soon eaJ shared the post of a watermelon symbol, which refers to its support for Palestine in the Israeli-Gaza conflict.