BTS expresses support for Black Lives Matter movement

K-Pop group BTS has expressed its support for the Black Lives Matter movement.

In a tweet on its official account Thursday, the group said in both English and Korean: “We stand against racial discrimination. We condemn violence. You, I and we all have the right to be respected. We will stand together. #BlackLivesMatter.”

Black Lives Matter is a movement that campaigns against violence and racism.

The call for racial justice is again put on spotlight following the police assault on American George Floyd, which sparked protests all over the world.

Korean media have also reportedly said that Big Hit Entertainment, the group’s agency, has been making donations to the cause, without specifying the amount.

BTS is known for its songs that speak out against discrimination, injustice, and abuses, among other societal issues. 

In 2018, the group addressed the UN General Assembly during the launch of the Generation United campaign.

“BTS launched the ‘Love Myself’ campaign with Unicef, building on our belief that ‘true love first begins with loving myself.’ We have been partnering with Unicef’s #ENDviolence program to protect children and young people all over the world from violence,” said leader Kim Nam-joon in his speech. – RC, GMA News