BTS fandom organizes for Palestine, boycotts HYBE Corporation
Al Jazeera-owned social media publisher AJ+ shared a video Wednesday highlighting the ways that BTS’ fandom, better known as ARMY, is organizing to support families in Gaza and boycott pro-Israel figures working in entertainment.
Following the publication of a video of Palestinian journalist Ahmad Ibraheem uncovering photocards of members of the group in the rubble of Gaza, fans published an open letter to HYBE Corporation from the X account @ARMY4Palestine calling for “the total liberation of Palestine” and “boycott of products and brands that support the Zionist apartheid system, following the lead of the BDS movement.”
Among those brands is HYBE itself, home of BTS whose North American subsidiary is currently led by noted pro-Israel executive Scooter Braun. Fans are urging one another to abstain from purchasing HYBE records and merch, and to stream BTS’ music on unofficial channels, until demands are met.
“As one of the most influential fandoms in the world,” the account’s statement reads in part, “[we] cannot bear to see the systemic oppression of the Palestinian people. We are a group of people around the world who have learned from BTS about the importance of social justice in times of crisis.”
Here's how BTS ARMYs have organized to support families in Gaza and boycott pro-Israel figures working in entertainment. pic.twitter.com/bVYuhoeuPm
— AJ+ (@ajplus) June 19, 2024
To date, @ARMY4Palestine has raised approximately $100,000 for Gaza, while the majority of BTS’ members complete their mandatory military service.
Army for Palestine's official statement and stance. #ARMYforPalestine #FreePalestine pic.twitter.com/zR2hWzKOiw
— ARMY for Palestine (@ARMY4Palestine) November 17, 2023
Check out Paste Magazine for further reading, which also highlights the efforts of other HYBE artists’ fandoms.
As the genocide in Gaza continues, Palestinian #Kpop fans are currently organizing boycotts in an attempt to pressure HYBE, the industry’s biggest company, into divesting from Israel.
— Paste Magazine (@PasteMagazine) June 14, 2024
✍️: @kaytiburt https://t.co/aTpqdOxmX6
Latest
“There’s a Palestine that dwells inside all of us, a Palestine that needs to be rescued: a free Palestine where all people regardless of color, religion, or race coexist; a Palestine where the meaning of the word “occupation” is only restricted to what the dictionary says rather than those plenty of meanings and connotations of death, destruction, pain, suffering, deprivation, isolation and restrictions that Israel has injected the word with.”
― Refaat Alareer, Gaza Writes Back
I am forever thought about this, appreciate it for putting up.
I very happy to find this site on bing, just what I was looking for : D too bookmarked.
Saya senang menjadi pengunjung dari web blog sempurna ini!, terimakasih atas info langka ini!
Saya setuju dengan semua ide yang Anda telah sajikan dalam posting Anda. Itu sangat meyakinkan dan pasti akan berhasil. Namun, postingnya sangat singkat untuk pendatang baru. Bisakah Anda memperpanjangnya sedikit lagi mulai waktu berikutnya? Terima kasih atas postingnya.
Sangat menarik poin yang Anda catat, salam telah mengunggah.
Anda telah melakukan pekerjaan yang mengesankan dan seluruh komunitas akan berterima kasih kepada Anda.
very good put up, i certainly love this web site, keep on it
Hello, you used to write great, but the last several posts have been kinda boring?K I miss your super writings. Past few posts are just a little bit out of track! come on!
Nyata fantastis info dapat ditemukan di situs.
Ini benar-benar menyelesaikan masalah saya, terima kasih!
Magnificent beat ! I wish to apprentice whilst you amend your web site, how could i subscribe for a blog web site? The account helped me a applicable deal. I have been a little bit familiar of this your broadcast provided vibrant transparent concept
Terima kasih, saya baru-baru ini mencari informasi tentang subjek ini sudah lama dan milik Anda adalah yang terbaik yang saya ketahui hingga sekarang. Tapi, bagaimana dengan kesimpulan? Apakah Anda pasti tentang sumber tersebut?
Saya sungguh ingin menulis pesan singkat guna mengucapkan terima kasih Anda atas semua informasi luar biasa yang Anda bagikan di website ini.
After study a few of the blog posts on your website now, and I truly like your way of blogging. I bookmarked it to my bookmark website list and will be checking back soon. Pls check out my web site as well and let me know what you think.
I like this post, enjoyed this one appreciate it for putting up. “The goal of revival is conformity to the image of Christ, not imitation of animals.” by Richard F. Lovelace.
You actually make it seem so easy with your presentation but I find this matter to be really something that I think I would never understand. It seems too complicated and very broad for me. I am looking forward for your next post, I’ll try to get the hang of it!
Hey would you mind stating which blog platform you’re working with? I’m going to start my own blog in the near future but I’m having a hard time selecting between BlogEngine/Wordpress/B2evolution and Drupal. The reason I ask is because your design and style seems different then most blogs and I’m looking for something completely unique. P.S My apologies for getting off-topic but I had to ask!
I have recently started a web site, the information you offer on this web site has helped me tremendously. Thanks for all of your time & work.
Awsome site! I am loving it!! Will come back again. I am bookmarking your feeds also.