Following allegations that SHINee Taemin and Key made colorist remark to Minho, Korean netizens and K-shawols criticized foreign fans for being "too sensitive."
International Shawols Call Out SHINee Taemin & Key for Colorist Remark to Minho
Earlier, SHINee's YouTube channel updated on the group's reality show, "SHINee.ing," featuring the three active members Key, Minho and Taemin.
- "What kind of racism is that when they are Koreans of the same race? Would it be racist to use whitening cosmetic products to make Koreans look fairer. What kind of old-fashioned idea is it? Are you a foreign representative?"
- "Is it right to say it's racism? Minho is Korean and the tan range is only to the extent to what can be expected from an Asian skin color.
- 'You look like a black man here,' If it's like this, it's going to be a racist issue, but... I honestly don't know what y'all means."
- "How can they live in this world when they are so sensitive? Why are you guys doing that to the same Koreans."
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Written by Eunice Dawson.
