Asian Culture Discussion Thread

[red dune]

I didn't understand the cultural controversy that saw him ran off social media very well. Anyone able to provide nuance to his criticism of the use of blackface he made? Or was he condemned for something else?

 

[Beruseruku Desu]

I didn't understand the cultural controversy that saw him ran off social media very well. Anyone able to provide nuance to his criticism of the use of blackface he made? Or was he condemned for something else?

The summary:

he posted a photo of high school students black facing (or cosplaying however you see it) the African funeral song that went viral few years ago

And he called them out by reposting it on his Instagram saying black facing is wrong.

He got backlash for a few reasons

1. Posting photos of minors on his own page, Korean law is very serious about posting strangers faces without their consent

2. He did the slanted eye thing few years back so he was called out for being a hypocrite. Koreans argued that the kids were cosplaying a meme while Sam was deliberately doing a racial stereotypical gesture

And then after that he took a photo with a Korean actress responding to a sexual remark on a married woman

The caption of the photo was "sister, we look like orange caramel"

But what was inappropriate was how he responded to a comment where someone wrote "once you go black you never go back"

And he responded inappropriately by saying "preach!".

Koreans saw that as a disrespectful sexual remark on a married woman who was his colleague for a gig. Even more so weird calling her "sister" and then responding to a sexual remark.

 

[Nawzlew]

Dude absolutely was in the right calling blackface out even if the originators thought it was cool. Maybe the kids didn't know any better, but it was still a teaching moment, and really sad to see people more mad at him about posting the picture itself.

 

[TURBO UNO]

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[tupac jordan]

My parents were around that area at 10am!

 

[danikerhino]

What the ****??!!!!

That's so damn evil.

 

[moe200069]

this happening just a month after Patrick Fung was murdered a few blocks away. hearing her screams and the immediate gun shots is heart wrenching

 

[TURBO UNO]

In the daytime too!
I’m sure someone saw it from their windows or at least heard it happening.

 

[danikerhino]

In the daytime too!
I’m sure someone saw it from their windows or at least heard it happening.

That's snitching goes out of the window when innocent people are involved.

 

[tupac jordan]

 

[moe200069]

The summary:

he posted a photo of high school students black facing (or cosplaying however you see it) the African funeral song that went viral few years ago

And he called them out by reposting it on his Instagram saying black facing is wrong.

He got backlash for a few reasons

1. Posting photos of minors on his own page, Korean law is very serious about posting strangers faces without their consent

2. He did the slanted eye thing few years back so he was called out for being a hypocrite. Koreans argued that the kids were cosplaying a meme while Sam was deliberately doing a racial stereotypical gesture

And then after that he took a photo with a Korean actress responding to a sexual remark on a married woman

The caption of the photo was "sister, we look like orange caramel"

But what was inappropriate was how he responded to a comment where someone wrote "once you go black you never go back"

And he responded inappropriately by saying "preach!".

Koreans saw that as a disrespectful sexual remark on a married woman who was his colleague for a gig. Even more so weird calling her "sister" and then responding to a sexual remark.

everyone in that exchange is outta pocket.. from the teens painting their faces to him doing the slanted eye gesture. all around dumbness.

i gotta say tho, that cardboard coffin is ******* A-1 .. costume set up wouldve been brilliant sans the blackface

 

[red dune]

Thanks all for the info! I agree it could have been a teachable moment for everyone involved, but it looks like it was missed when everyone dug into their respective positions.

Sometimes I wish the internet isn't as fast as it is so there was time to think about how to approach things. I know I need time to process some situations before speaking on them.

Also was not aware of how strict they are with photographs of minors in SK. Wish we had more of that in the US.

 

[Beruseruku Desu]

Throwback to this classic

 

[Roderick Kingsley]

never forget lol

 

[moe200069]

Throwback to this classic

holy ****, we're witnessing the formation of the karen.

apparently she withdrew from UCLA... what a great loss to their community

 

[computersputin]

Anti-Asian hate bills unanimously passed in California now await Gov. Newsom's approval

Two anti-Asian hate bills will advance to Governor Gavin Newsom after passing the California State Legislature.

nextshark.com

Further Asian attack news will be posted here :

ATTACK ON ASIANS THREAD #STOPASIANHATE

https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/woman-found-dead-stabbed-several-times-in-bedroom-of-her-queens-apartment-police/3841211/ There has been a ridiculous amount of random attacks/murders on Asians the past few weeks (SF/ NYC in particular) so I think that a separate thread should be created.

niketalk.com

 

[JPS]

Anti-Asian hate bills unanimously passed in California now await Gov. Newsom's approval

Two anti-Asian hate bills will advance to Governor Gavin Newsom after passing the California State Legislature.

nextshark.com

Further Asian attack news will be posted here :

ATTACK ON ASIANS THREAD #STOPASIANHATE

https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/woman-found-dead-stabbed-several-times-in-bedroom-of-her-queens-apartment-police/3841211/ There has been a ridiculous amount of random attacks/murders on Asians the past few weeks (SF/ NYC in particular) so I think that a separate thread should be created.

niketalk.com

Why’s you make this thread huh pal?

 

[computersputin]

Attacks on asian people should not mixed in with Asian culture.
Even though these attacks affects how asians sees themselves in the grander scheme, it would be weird addressing a serious matter like an attack alongside the new Blackpink music video.

 

[JPS]

Well said.

 

[computersputin]

Japan Allows Non-Guided Tour Entries, Raises Max Daily Entries to 50,000

Tourists still require "sponsors" or travel agency contact

www.animenewsnetwork.com

On a brighter note, it looks like Japan is finally opening up more to tourism.
DCAllAfrican i heard you like to visit.

 

[computersputin]

Taiwanese chicken

 

[Roderick Kingsley]

merry official first day of filipino christmas, yallz!

 

[frink85]

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[computersputin]

BLACKPINK get accused of lip-syncing at 2022 MTV VMAs

BLACKPINK fans are refuting a Variety review that claims the K-pop girl group was lip-syncing during their performance at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) on Sunday.

nextshark.com

Roderick Kingsley

 

[nomadicsole21]

I'm sure they have little certain parts or adlibs prerecorded and are accusing em of lip syncing due to that. These probably the same people who get mad at sampling in music