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MANILA, Philippines – Filipino netizens flooded Twitter with “#CancelKorea” while expressing dismay at allegedly racist comments from Koreans.
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This all came about when Hawaii-born Filipino TikTok influencer Bella Poarch posted a video of herself dancing and exposing a Rising Sun tattoo on her left arm.
@bellapoarch So I decided to do a dance to this sound and I’m not even good at dancing🤣
♬ The rhythm of the banjo, pt. 1 – Ricky Desk
Korean TikTok users were offended by the tattoo that was associated with Japanese imperialism during WWII.
It is said to remain offensive in South Korea due to Japan’s harsh treatment of Koreans during the war.
While some netizens respectfully pointed out why his Rising Sun tattoo was offensive, some resorted to racial slurs and insults referring to Filipinos as “poor and uneducated” as seen in now-viral screenshots.
“I’m really sorry if my tattoo offends you. I love Korea. Please forgive me, ”Poarch said Wednesday in another post.
@bellapoarch #greenscreen Here’s a picture of my arm tattoo. I love Korea🥺😭 I would never do anything to hurt anyone.
♬ The rhythm of the banjo, pt. 1 – Ricky Desk
“I did not know the story behind this tattoo and will educate others about it. I only found out when the Koreans told me on TikTok, “he added.
The incident prompted Filipinos to call Koreans using the hashtag “CancelKorea” and “ApologizeToFilipinos.”
Some netizens noted that thousands of Filipino soldiers were sent to the Korean War in 1950, while some boasted of the pride of the Philippines as their tourist destinations, the Miss Universe winners, among others.
This is my Lolo, a veteran of the Korean War. He was very happy when he visited South Korea again last year and had the opportunity to offer flowers to our fallen heroes. Filipino soldiers died for their country. REMEMBER THAT. 💯 #cancelkorea pic.twitter.com/C55pxWyQxH
– AK (@akitabaquero) September 8, 2020
FLEX KO LANG LOLO KO. HE IS A KOREAN WAR VETERAN. PHILIPPINE SOLDIERS SACRIFIED THEIR LIVES JUST TO PROTECT THEIR COUNTRY. BE THANKFUL☺️#cancelkorea pic.twitter.com/13QENkTo2v
– Xena Glaze (@xenaglazeurbano) September 9, 2020
Koreans call Filipinos ugly without knowing that the Philippines ranks second when it comes to beautiful people. The Philippines already won 4x in the Miss Universe pageant, while Miss Korea can’t even get into the Top 5. hahaha. #cancelkorea pic.twitter.com/U8Wd1mOZYI
– 🇵🇭 (@lustrouskaye) September 9, 2020
While the hashtag was full of posts highlighting the good traits of the Philippines, there were also some who called out fellow Filipinos for their offensive comments towards Koreans, such as calling them “plastic faces.”
Lol, you all have the audacity to set the trend “#cancelkorea“When you are also doing the same … They call you” dark skinned “and you call them” Plastic faces “Nothing changed, you are racist in yourselves! pic.twitter.com/6hXVe4gixC
– Jeon Catalyst¹³ (@Hoseokiebbbb) September 9, 2020
Some netizens even made fun of how Koreans supposedly “cannot learn English” without leaving their country.
#cancelkorea
imagine calling someone a fool when you can’t even learn English without leaving your country pic.twitter.com/TO6qZ5RRXp– bakuzakii❖ (@bakuzakii) September 9, 2020
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