BTS condemn anti-Asian racism: 'We feel grief and anger'

Following the Atlanta shootings, the K-pop group shared their experiences of discrimination and called for respect and solidarity

The K-pop group BTS has condemned anti-Asian racism in the wake of growing incidents of violence and discrimination against Asian people.

The vastly influential seven-piece paid tribute to the eight victims of the recent shootings at three Atlanta massage parlours, who included six Asian women. We feel grief and anger," they wrote in a statement published on social media.