Unlike other K-pop bands that carefully maintain the personas created by their labels, BTS is known for its active engagement with fans — known as ARMY — through social media. Offense at the comments didn’t only come from South Korea, with many social media users in Germany and elsewhere immediately condemning them. “I know which radio station I won’t be listening to anymore, bye @Bayern3,” wrote user @fairesvmns in a German-language post that included audio of Matuschik’s comments. This is not just about #BTS it is about so many Asian people who are dealing with extreme racism especially due to pandemic. We will work on the matter with Matthias and the team in detail again in the next few days.”

Source: Indian Express February 27, 2021 05:44 UTC