While the group BTS (BTS) has been canceled for appearing in a Japanese music program, it is being noted not only in overseas media but also in domestic political circles.
On the 8th, BTS was canceled from Japan Asahi TV Music Station'. "Music Station" said, "Some of the T-shirt designs that the members had previously worn are causing a stir. I discussed with my agency about the intention to wear it, but as a result of comprehensive judgment, I was suspended. "
Earlier, the far-right media in Japan made controversy about the past BTS member Jimin wearing a Liberation Day commemorative T-shirt and RM leaving a Liberation Day commemorative tweet on Twitter.
Since then, BTS's cancellation of Japan broadcasts and related foreign media have also begun to deal with this. United States of America Billboard analyzed this in depth and pointed out that "BTS' cancellation of the Japan broadcast is rooted in the long political and cultural problems of both countries," and "Jimin's T-shirt is not the only reason for the cancellation."
United States of America CNN reported that "the suffering of Koreans due to Japan's colonial rule in the past has been affecting the relationship between the two countries continuously," and the BBC also said, "Jimin's T-shirt controversy has a historical background of both countries."
Hong Ik-pyo, a spokesman for the Democratic Party of Korea, said on October 10, "It is not desirable if Japan Broadcasting Company canceled the appearance of BTS for political reasons. It is not desirable to put political colour on private exchanges," he said. Yoon Young-seok, a senior spokesman for the Liberty Korea Party, said, "I deeply regret Japan's narrow cultural relativism and self-centered historical awareness."
Among them, BTS will launch a "Love Yourself" dome tour on the 13th, starting with Japan Tokyo Dome.