K-Pop Racism, Cultural Appropriation, Colorism, & Cultural Insensitivity | History + Black Culture 

Edit: Watch the whole video before leaving a comment. When you keep making the same mistake for years, it’s *not* a mistake 🤷🏾‍♀️ 1/7/20 Update: 13:37 KBS blocked my video in all countries so I had to cut out the clip of Yuri doing her “Yo you d!e” impression of Black people 🤠 anyways, here’s the original clip (starts at the 20 second mark ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WIibOy3hCiw.html) 12/30/21 Update: I was told by a viewer that the original source has also been taken down. 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The fact that dating is scandal in kpop but saying n-word is not 💀💀💀

It’s funny how they keep making fun of the tan members but they be the best looking ones out the group.

Lucas once made a joke about Baekhyun being fat, and the comment section was filled with people pointing out its insensitivity. But when Baekhyun and other idols constantly mock Lucas and Kai for their darker skin, the comment section just completely ignores it EVERY SINGLE TIME. Like really? Y’all don’t find the colourist jokes as offensive as fat-shaming jokes??? What kind of stupid double standard is this???

Guys. Stop acting as if they don't know what the n word is. There is literally a korean version of it. So they definitely know what it is.

The fact that ten is the one correcting them instead of the american/ Canadian members when they should know way better then him smfh

Without black culture kpop wouldn’t be anything

As an Indian I know what it's like living in a culture OBSESSED with fairness. It is so bad to the point that it is normal and acceptable to publicly harrass and bully people for the tone of their skin. It is exactly like in Korea, but this needs to change! just because "it's always been like this" doesn't mean it should continue to be. I love Korean culture and food and would love to visit there someday, but honestly I don't know how much I can enjoy the trip whilst being constantly aware of how ugly I am to them.

Their fake apologies sounds EXACTLY like the abusive boyfriend who fake apologizes for hitting his girlfriend. Again and again.

“im black and I don’t find any of this offensive” 👩🏼‍💻🧑🏻‍💻

its the fact that Ten, someone who's first language isn't english had to correct Mark for using aave, someone who's first language is...

Y'all Jihyo dressing up as a native American but calling herself Indian is literally so ridiculous.

I wonder how they treat “real” black people.

“if you want to be a global artist you have to be sensitive to a global audience” EXACTLY

They don’t even look good in those hairstyles imo 💀

This is why it’s so important for artists like Fatou from BLACKSWAN to shine through in the Kpop industry. Fatou is black, and will definitely call out these racist moments from our idols.

gd is so problematic and racist towards black ppl, yet the artists he looks up to are beyoncé, jay z, rihanna, wu-tang clan etc.. like it makes no sense ??

I'm black and I've heard more people in this video say the n-word then I've heard from my family

What annoys me the most is that idols don't apologize unless asian or korean people call them out.

kpop idol: * is racist and does cultural appropriation* also them: “you guys I’m so sorry. I never thought that it would be so offensive, really. I just did it to look cool! I’m very uneducated on this topic and I sincerely apologize for that.” them the next month: *mocks an accent and does more racist things*

Unfortunately, I just assume that all kpop idols are racist and homophobic. Only a few are probably "safe" to stan (like Holland 100% not homophobic lmao). the amount of idols that have done black face and have gotten zero backlash is disgusting.

Black people are dehumanised. We are seen as characters, trends, and cool but not for who we are as humans. Countries with zero black people tend to see us as just stereotypes, that’s why I’m glad for multicultural countries in the uk and us, because people see us as humans, but racism is still a issue even though there’s multi-culture.

I also hate the fact that people were bullying Fatou from black swan only because shes black. but then these kpop idols r using our black culture?? Make it make senseee

henry’s whole apology is giving Travis Scott😞

Why are people disliking this? That just shows how some fans are as ignorant as their idols

I’m sorry but G Dragon saying the n word was so damn embarrassing 🤦🏽‍♀️

I'm usually mad at the people who say, "I'm black & I wasn't offended, so it's okay." Like...good for you, don't speak for the rest of us.

The “they didn’t know” excuse is BS. I was in Seoul from 2008-2010. Koreans were being called out for both blackface and Native costumes in videos and commercials back then.

It’s just so embarrassing how dating is a scandal in the K-pop community but not saying the n word 🤦🏽‍♀️💀✋🏻

I feel so bad for Kai, Heachan and for all the dark skinned asians. P.s.: Ten is necessary

Not blackface being COSPLAY💀💀💀🤚🏾

What the hell Kai's skin isn't even dark.... The idols whose skin is considered too tan or too dark still look white compared to actual black people, makes you wonder how actual dark skin may be viewed. It's actually frightening.

Kpop fans will only stop using the excuse “oh they didn’t know” whenever they find out that it Is infantilizing Asians which has negative history beneath it.

What’s crazy is that Korea has one of the biggest educational systems, you don’t think they learned about racism?

using AAVE is not a trendy slang and non black people should stop using it on Twitter and anywhere

The viking hairstyles? Wtf 😭? I’m Scandinavian and i know for a fact that viking hairstyles have never included afro hair (is that the right term?) or dreadlocks. Braids have been a huge part of viking hairstyles, though. Who the heck claims that kpop idols are trying to imitate vikings?

Dang she really said NO ONE is safe in this video 😆

The fact that they call appropriation “appreciation” , no sweetie, appreciation is adding BLACK people into mvs and respecting them. not making fun of them.

I'm not even black but I feel offended..this is disgusting and serious they're seriously mocking and making fun of other people's culture and skin even with their follow members wtf!! Thank you for this video wish I saw it before

this video + the bts one have made me realize how normalized racism is in korea.. i feel so bad for stanning some of these groups, but i will make sure to take them accountable for their mistakes. thank you so much for making these videos!!

It’s so hard being a black kpop fan, they literally don’t listen to us they continue to make these “mistakes”, the N- word part got me so upset like it just kept going.

Notice how every apology is saying “I’m sorry that people got offended” basically. They aren’t sorry they did it, they’re just sorry they got called out. They’re basically admitting that if people hadn’t gotten upset they wouldn’t have cared.

What do people not understand it's so simple, if you're not black don't say the n-word, dont wear foundation 50 shades darker than your own skin and claim it's a tan and don't wear traditional black hairstyles. So easy to follow and so easy to do, dear god it's not rocket science.

Honestly as a Korean it makes me so upset to see these issues constantly happening. The Asian community fully understands what its like to be made fun of because of our race and heritage, so I don’t get why that translates to bitterness, resentment, and ignorance towards other poc communities. Especially towards black people. It really does make me feel so embarrassed and frustrated

It's funny how for example, when idols wear or say something pro feminism and lgbtq+ kpop fans are like "look how woke my idols are" but when they wear or say something offensive it's not on them and it's "the company and stylish fault"...

What’s even more irritating is when people are mad at YOU for bringing it up. Yes I brought up Jihyos Indian war cry and I’ll be just as quick to bring up blackpink (the group I stan) Lisa’s braids. No one is a bad guy for making people aware, it’s stuff some fans want to know.

kpop fans always act like their faves are innocent

This is literally the Cycle of Abuse. Apologizing, then doing it again, victims complain and point out the abuse and how it keeps happening and why its wrong, after a little while once the abuser feels the issue passed, the abuser offends again. I am sick of the low level of emotional intelligence accepted, gaslighting and outright lies. The answer to abuse is to walk away. Leave the person, unfriend, block, delete. Stop supporting them. Otherwise, 'taking them back' only gives them silent permission to do it again. Same as any other toxic relationship.

As a Asian this puts a very bad look on us, and i will NOT be defending these discussing actions these idols have done. I know i’m not one of them but as a asian i would like to apologize on their behave, this is not okay. if charli damelio taped her eyes back and starting talking in a chinese accent her career would be ended, but even though she’s only 16 she’s has common sense that, that is called ✨racism✨these grown ass people know that’s racist. these are no mistakes if they keep happening, especially if they are from canada, american etc. some of them do not deserve the platform they were given and it shows. i will always stick up for what’s right and this is wrong #asiansforblacklivesmatter

I'm so tired of the "But they didn't know" excuse. Like so many big artists have been called out that there's no way they don't know.

lisa also wore a durag recently and lizards are now "educating" people that it's a 'scarf' ✋🤠 ⁉️

What people don’t realize is that there’s a huge difference between black hair styles and Viking and Celtic braids, there’s no comparison at all (for reference I’m Celtic-Scandinavian)

the fact that Ten is the only one who call call nct members out on their bullshit even though hes a foreigner says a lot😐

The entire K-pop Industry are based of BLACK Music and Culture , I still can't believe that alot of K-pop artists are Racist towards black people 😶

'and because black men are like gangsters" HAS THE GIRL EVER SEEN A BLACKMAN?

the fact that I can’t even name 10+ kpop groups who haven’t gotten into atleast one racist scandal

God forbid a black celebrity putting on a Korean impression

If they think Kai is dark i must be the literal night sky💀

“Blonde wearing the blonde wig is also racist” That’s the funniest thing I’ve ever heard. Ffs 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

they also mock indians

At this point I'm just gonna stan myself

The whole Kai situation really pisses me off. Just the whole skin tone being darker and being compared and being seen as a “Weakness” it’s just absurd

The Tibetan women pictured with the microbraids are usually Buddhists or Bon practitioners and are meant to have 108 braids (a special number within at least those sects of Buddhism and Bon). Having your hair "changed" from unbraided to braided usually happens around puberty and there's a whole very specific ceremony and party for it (like a Bat Mitzvah with more work!). Snatching that up without understanding the significance would be really shitty so...yeah no. Not chill even if they were mimicking another Asian style

I feel betrayed and I honestly feel like crying. As a young black girl i did not know that people would go to this extent in this day in age. I don’t even know if I should listen to all of my “favorite” idols anymore.

They also disrespect to Indian culture like multiple times

I’m a Korean and this is just a reflection of how racism and colorism is so deeply rooted in Korean society. The younger generation is definitely more progressive but it’s like Korea lives in their own tiny little bubble and mindset and they’re ignorant to these situations. So disappointed that Kpop, the main thing that’s representing Korea to the world rn, is like this, but maybe the backlash might put them in the right mindset :/

Suddenly my mood is to unstan Kpop for sum reasons

I hate that they create a cartoon that gives my beautiful black people an ugly appearance ,mocking our skin colour,creating a false believe that black people are ugly.its so disrespectful,we don't create a cartoon or show mocking asians

I heard that Taeyeon of SNSD said Alicia Keys was “pretty for a black person”. What does that even meannnn?

The comment about wanting to experience pain like black people to make better music...I am lost for words....

Like at this rate…why did I ever start listening to K-pop if they’re going to disrespect my race so much ? Like goodness…

I hate when black Kpop fans cape for their faves. I'm just look at them like, "Sis, do you not realize they're talking about you, too?" 🙄👉🏽💺

Well this is going to be embarrassing. I’m South Asian and Muslim and honestly it’s just really annoying that they don’t learn...

I’m Asian and our community really needs to have the discussion of how we treat black, Indian and Native American people. We make fun of, discriminate, and stereotype them constantly but then we appropriate the “cool” parts of their culture. We only ever care about racism when we are the victims. Frankly, I hate seeing Asians be like “white people, am I right?” As if BIPoC don’t commonly face racism from Asians. It’s ignorant and deflective.

Kpop Stans when an idol literally says the n word: ¯\_(ツ) _/¯ Kpop Stans when an idol wears the same shirt as another idol: RAARARARAAAAAAAA THEIR DATING 👹🤬😤👹👹👹

I don't understand how like they can insult their darker skin peers, but they love wearing styles made popular by dark-skinned/ black people.

"I'm sorry for offending you" is not an apology. "I'm sorry you feel that way" is not an apology. They are just sorry they got called out.

When you said “Kpop is built off of BLACK CULTURE” I remembered when CL said “Artists, directors, writers, dancers, designers, producers, stylists in the K-pop industry are all inspired by black culture whether they acknowledge it or not.” It’s the fact that no big companies or any other idols would say the same thing she said because it’s true

"I'm black and I'm not offended".... 👨🏼‍💻

I’ve noticed how most of these idols never even apologized *cough cough black pink* usually when decent human beings do something wrong they apologize for it and NEVER do it again but bp isn’t only ignoring the problem but they culturally appropriate other cultures and blinks blow their backs out defending them

I think its weird how someone would need to be taught something is offensive if they'd find it offensive if it was in reverse. Its simply lack of empathy. They probably dont see black people as being as much a human as them and thats why they dont realize why itd be hurtful till pointed out.

Just imagine how black people are tired. Just imagine how black people are getting hated just because of the color of their skin. They've done so much for us yet get treated like animals. Why can't we realize that it doesn't atter what race you are or what the color of your skin is, we're all humans. We all deserve to be treated equally. Yet, some people don't think that way and it's getting frustrating

Yes, racism is deeply rooted in k-pop. I am an Indian and have seen so many instances of Indian cultural appropriation and using sacred hymns of our religion and making it sexual. It baffles me how ppl just ignore it. It's actually painful and most of all, we never get an apology!

and it's annoying how a lot of fans would go "oh they just didn't know!!" then educate yourself. most of these idols are adults with working brains. the idea of racism, colorism, cultural appropriation and even xenophobia would be easy to understand.

Korea is literally 100 years behind the ignorance is wild

girl you are braver than the marines, the fact some ppl are trying to debunk this vid is laughable when you literally provided the receipts😭

I live in india this is an issue in the entire continent of Asia So my mom is light skinned and my dad is a bit darker (both brown) I am more like my dad so I'm a bit darker As im a female and darker I have heard many people in my family say "Why did u turn out this way" "You look so much darker than ur sister" Even tho I will be considered light in society. Ik crazy. My cousin sister recently had a baby and she got a bit sick and weak while trying to lose the pregnancy weight (also she was forced to lose pregnancy weight) As she was sick her skin got a bit dull with it, when we recently met at a family gathering my parents immediately noticed and said "eat more u have gotten darker" what do u want, her to eat or lose weight?...also like I didn't even notice her skin wtf- HERE if u wanna get famous, married, rich, get a proper job u have to be light skinned. Also for some reason in Asia being black is cool but being dark is not, and men being black is okay but women being black is ugly. (ik doesn't make any sense) Cause black people are considered "strong" and "manly" in a way, cause of well....Movies and sports....Its like a weird stereotype/racist belief? (Also not to mention sexist) Mid 2020 there was a huge thing about bleach creams, which was put down by media (Cause celebrities and models are 101% of the time light skinned) and the bleach cream brands just changed their name from "FAIR and Lovely" to "Glow and Lovely" (one specific brand) and it was considered all okay....+ (not to mention girls are forced to put it on as they need to get married) NO THIS IS NOT AN EXCUSE FOR BEING RACIST, I'M JUST PUTTING LIGHT ON WHAT HAPPENS IN ASIA I feel like these days (kids and teenagers) aren't racist and it's getting better, BUT THESE IDOLS CANT BE FORGIVEN. NO EXCEPTIONS.

I think what’s frustrating is the fact that there’s no repercussions so they simply don’t care. I mean, a group could outwardly express their hatred for black people and their fans would still continue to support and even defend them.

I think every kpop stan should watch this video

I can’t believe ten has to tell them when it ain’t even his first Language-

I am from the Middle East so I am absolutely unbiased when I say that Kpop as we know it today would not exist without black music!!! The disrespect is crazy! If you are an ally you need to speak up about this.

me & the rest of the black community: *existing* korea: it's free real estate

kai couldn’t catch a break about his skin back then.

Dude i remember commenting on that jennie trainee video when it first came out years ago and i asked why they were letting her get away with that. People replied that I was bullying a minor and that they weren't surprised she had haters already because she's so talented and pretty lmao. These people will literally wear blindfolds over their eyes instead of holding their faves accountable for anything

I'm from Pakistan and I'm a Muslim, thank you for creating this video❤️ some parts of this video really made me tearful. We as humans should learn and be respectful towards others being insensitive about other cultures, races and religions is a really bad thing. Loved this video ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

the fact that bts has a separate video...

The fact that most of the dark skin comments comes from self hatred is sad...why is being black bad I will never get it ‼️

i need people to realize that saying "oh they didn't know" plays right into the infantilization of asian individuals which has racist undertones as well...they are not ignorant. they are grown people, they understand their actions. stop babying these idols.

I love how they're literally being disrespectful to the people supplying them with a job. If it weren't for black people yall wouldn't even have kpop, just biting the hand that feeds them.

K-pop's obsession with African Hairstyles and use of n-word is insane 🤯... I am so blank rn like I don't even know what to say. Like they're literally benefiting from black culture and mocking it at the same time wtf. I am not black and I am educating myself on these topics. I am new to this channel, found out about it in a comment on Keisha's video and Adeola girl thank you for putting so much efforts and bringing this into light. Love from a new subscriber ♥️