5+ K-Pop Idols Who Have Shown Support For Palestine

In October, the media coverage of the Israel-Palestine crisis has increased. While more are becoming aware of the conflict that is taking place in the Gaza Strip, few have spoken up in support.

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Still, 5+ K-Pop idols have shown their support for Palestine over the years. Check them out below.

1. KARD’s BM

On his birthday, BM posted that “too many innocent people in Gaza” are losing the privilege to celebrate their birthdays. He asked for his fans to pray.

While Im able to celebrate another birthday, there are too many innocent people in Gaza losing that privilege. Please pray for all the lives lost and lives desperately seeking an end to this

— BM (@_bigmatthewww) October 19, 2023

2. SHINee’s Jonghyun

Jonghyun, always outspoken about social issues, posted a photo taken from space of the Gaza Strip.

3. BTS’s RM

RM went to the “Barakat” exhibition by its Palestinian owner Fayez Barakat.

RM also owns two art pieces by artist Banksy. Banksy traveled to the occupied Palestinian Territories, creating a series of art pieces, in 2005.

Banksy returned to Palestine in August 2015 to create a series of powerful new murals. In 2005, he already made history in leaving murals on Israel’s West Bank barrier wall. This time, the artist goes undercover, making a satirical travel advertisement for Gaza.

—Banksy Explained

4. BTS’s V

V went to an exhibit about Banksy.

Taehyung went to Paradise Art Space ‘Banksy and Keith Haring Exhibition’ a special exhibition 'Love in paradise' pic.twitter.com/wVcMPGui2y

— LAYO( ꪜ )ER (@mybwits) September 4, 2023

Taehyung and "Jack and Jill (police kids)" by Banksy pic.twitter.com/SwgqiWN8FI

— Nataliya ◡̈ ᴵ♡ᵁ ᶦᵗ'ˢ ˢᵒ ᵉᵃˢʸ (@TataLovesArt2) September 9, 2023

V posted The Flower Thrower, Flower Bomber, Rage, or Love is in the Air, an anti-war piece by Banksy, depicting a masked Palestinian throwing a flower.

V also attempted to draw his version of the piece.

5. BTS’s Jimin

Likewise, fellow BTS member Jimin shared a picture of The Flower Thrower. 

6. THE BOYZ’s Kevin 

Kevin’s past comments from 2021 about Israel resurfaced, and netizens misinterpreted them. So, he responded, saying it was false accusations.

Even if he couldn't say it with words bc of the agency , Kevin from The Boyz still managed to find a way 2 years ago to tell his fans he stands with Palestine. pic.twitter.com/s3AKVLjAgj

— 밤비LOVER (@luvv4woo) October 16, 2023

Kevin: If my name is dragged and more people know about the issue tbh l’m ok with that
Kevin: But reevaluate your values if you’re only spreading more hate
Kevin: Why tf would I support that shiet

Kevin:  Why spread false accusations about kpop names when you can be sharing educational resources and financial support links
Kevin: there are real issues out there
Kevin: Hope this reaches the right people when I say I hope you realize while you’re comfortable on your phone typing hate there’s real hurt happening

Kevin: Tbh to all you lovely people out there
Kevin: I ask you not to bother justifying or clarifying my views
Kevin: Just reply with solid articles and resources
Kevin: I’d pop up a link or two but this is about as vocal I can get

Kevin:  Why spread false accusations about kpop names when you can be sharing educational resources and financial support links
Kevin: there are real issues out there
Kevin: Hope this reaches the right people when I say I hope you realize while you’re comfortable on your phone typing hate there’s real hurt happening
Kevin: Tbh to all you lovely people out there
Kevin: I ask you not to bother justifying or clarifying my views
Kevin: Just reply with solid articles and resources
Kevin: I’d pop up a link or two but this is about as vocal I can get

Kevin: Hope this reaches the right people
Kevin: Thank you for worrying about me
Kevin: But honestly it doesn’t bother me being misunderstood
Kevin: it bothers me that the conversations are steered the wrong way.

7. BLACKPINK’s Jennie

She picked out art by Banksy four years ago.

Jennie picking out Banksy’s Wall and Piece. Come on!! pic.twitter.com/0apkaG5RbF

— Gee (@DoyenneJennie) May 17, 2019

8. iKON

The group’s 2015 album included an image that read “Save the Palestine.” 

This is from welcome back, debut album iKON released in 2015, where junhoe sticker was written “ save the palestine”. pic.twitter.com/naAax3ka1j

— ???????????????????? (@whyikonic) December 28, 2021

Honorable mentions

9. Jay Park

Jay Park has been supportive of Palestine since 2021. He posted his support on his old Instagram account before deactivating it at the end of 2021.

10. eaJ (also known as Jae)

The former DAY6 member shared a thread on ways to help Palestine in 2021.