5+ K-Pop Idols Who Have Shown Support For Palestine

In October, the media coverage of the Israel-Palestine crisis has increased. While more are becoming aware of the conflict that is taking place in the Gaza Strip, few have spoken up in support.

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Still, 5+ K-Pop idols have shown their support for Palestine over the years. Check them out below.

1. KARD’s BM

On his birthday, BM posted that “too many innocent people in Gaza” are losing the privilege to celebrate their birthdays. He asked for his fans to pray.

While Im able to celebrate another birthday, there are too many innocent people in Gaza losing that privilege. Please pray for all the lives lost and lives desperately seeking an end to this🙏🏻

— BM (@_bigmatthewww) October 19, 2023

2. SHINee’s Jonghyun

Jonghyun, always outspoken about social issues, posted a photo taken from space of the Gaza Strip.

3. BTS’s RM

RM went to the “Barakat” exhibition by its Palestinian owner Fayez Barakat.

RM also owns two art pieces by artist Banksy. Banksy traveled to the occupied Palestinian Territories, creating a series of art pieces, in 2005.

Banksy returned to Palestine in August 2015 to create a series of powerful new murals. In 2005, he already made history in leaving murals on Israel’s West Bank barrier wall. This time, the artist goes undercover, making a satirical travel advertisement for Gaza.

—Banksy Explained

4. THE BOYZ’s Kevin

Kevin’s past comments from 2021 about Israel resurfaced, and netizens misinterpreted them. So, he responded, saying it was false accusations.

Even if he couldn't say it with words bc of the agency , Kevin from The Boyz still managed to find a way 2 years ago to tell his fans he stands with Palestine. pic.twitter.com/s3AKVLjAgj

— 밤비LOVER 🥀🇵🇸 (@luvv4woo) October 16, 2023

Kevin: If my name is dragged and more people know about the issue tbh l’m ok with that
Kevin: But reevaluate your values if you’re only spreading more hate
Kevin: Why tf would I support that shiet

Kevin: Why spread false accusations about kpop names when you can be sharing educational resources and financial support links
Kevin: there are real issues out there
Kevin: Hope this reaches the right people when I say I hope you realize while you’re comfortable on your phone typing hate there’s real hurt happening

Kevin: Tbh to all you lovely people out there
Kevin: I ask you not to bother justifying or clarifying my views
Kevin: Just reply with solid articles and resources
Kevin: I’d pop up a link or two but this is about as vocal I can get

Kevin: Why spread false accusations about kpop names when you can be sharing educational resources and financial support links
Kevin: there are real issues out there
Kevin: Hope this reaches the right people when I say I hope you realize while you’re comfortable on your phone typing hate there’s real hurt happening
Kevin: Tbh to all you lovely people out there
Kevin: I ask you not to bother justifying or clarifying my views
Kevin: Just reply with solid articles and resources
Kevin: I’d pop up a link or two but this is about as vocal I can get

Kevin: Hope this reaches the right people
Kevin: Thank you for worrying about me
Kevin: But honestly it doesn’t bother me being misunderstood
Kevin: it bothers me that the conversations are steered the wrong way.

5. iKON

The group’s 2015 album included an image that read “Save the Palestine.”

This is from welcome back, debut album iKON released in 2015, where junhoe sticker was written “ save the palestine”. pic.twitter.com/naAax3ka1j

— ✨𝗸𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗳 🇵🇪🇧🇷 (@whyikonic) December 28, 2021