BTS and BLACKPINK face Blockout Call from award-winning Palestinian Journalist; fans respond
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K-pop fans defend BTS and BLACKPINK amid controversy over Israel-Palestine conflict, social media boycott initiated as part of 'block out' movement.
BTS and BLACKPINK, two of the most famous K-pop bands dominating Western arenas over their homegrown artists, have been embroiled in the Israel-Palestine conflict for months now. From calls to divest from Zionism to supporting Palestine, the fandom has remained divided. However, neither band has made any public statements on the matter. The K-pop bands are now facing a social media boycott as part of a larger 'block out' movement in support of Palestine.
The 2023 Israel-Hamas war began on October 7 when Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip. This attack prompted retaliation by the Israeli Defense Forces. For over 7 months, the tension between these two old rivals has caused global concern over the crisis, not only in terms of fatalities and property loss but also on humanitarian grounds. The BlockOut campaign aims to boycott major artists who have refrained from speaking up for the cause and using high-profile platforms like the Met Gala to raise awareness.
The Met Gala was in full swing in the United States, while in the Gaza Strip, homes were being destroyed in Rafah. Celebrities were roundly criticized for their silence in the face of the crisis, leading to the launch of a social media campaign called “BlockOut2024.” The campaign encourages users to hold celebs and companies “accountable” for their failure to respond to the humanitarian crisis, despite their massive social media presence.
Bisan Owda, the Peabody Award-winning Palestinian journalist best known for her coverage of the Gaza crisis, took the campaign to Instagram. The #BlockOut2020 campaign, which began with TikTok users calling out celebrities is aimed at holding them accountable for their silence during the Gaza crisis. On Instagram, Owda posted lists from another account that identified celebrities to block, including the K-Pop group BTS and K-Pop group BLACKPINK. Apart from the prominent groups, many other Western artists such as Selena Gomez, Justin and Hailey Bieber, Taylor Swift, Shakira, Harry Styles, Sydney Sweeney, Lisa's separate handle, Oprah Winfrey, among various others were also mentioned.