Stray Kids Felix’s Latest Post Triggers Heated Debate Amid Global Boycott
Stray Kids‘ Felix‘s latest post is receiving divided reactions.
Felix uploaded a photo via his personal Instagram account. It featured a 32-oz. Deadpool topper cup, as Felix appeared to be in the movie theater. He tagged Deadpool & Wolverine stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, adding, “Hope to see 90 year old Wolverine and Deadpool.”
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Some comments said the cup topper was really cute, while others hoped Felix enjoyed the movie.
However, many called Felix out for promoting the film during an ongoing boycott. Disney and Marvel (which is owned by Disney) are currently highly encouraged to boycott.
Since October 2023, “at least 39,623 people were killed and 91,469 wounded in Israel’s war on Gaza,” according to Al Jazeera. Palestinians are displaced, hurt, starving, and lost family, friends, and more. As the rest of the world has become increasingly aware of the crimes against Palestine, people are hoping to make a difference by boycotting all companies that associate or side with Israel and profiting from the illegal occupation of Palestine.
Disney is one of the top brands named as a boycott target by the BDS (Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions) movement. The reason is that “Disney made an official announcement that it will be pledging $2m and further initiatives to support Israel. Whilst the CEO explicitly condemned attacks on Jews in Israel, he made no mention of the Palestinian people who are being killed by the Israeli military.”
The boycott of Disney and Marvel, specifically, was recently reemphasized after the trailer for the upcoming film Captain America: Brave New World was released. The film will include the character Sabra (Ruth Bat-Seraph), who works for Mossad, the Israeli secret service. Sabra is portrayed by Israeli actress Shira Haas, who actually did volunteer service in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
BDS just posted this to their Instagram, calling for an intensifying global boycott on Marvel & Disney.
Calling to boycott Disney+ subscriptions, Marvel merchandise, and screenings of Captain America: Brave New World. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/guRNGOfKuH
— ✭ nur (@korysjean) July 25, 2024
BOYCOTT @disneyplus 🇵🇸
You cannot have a former IDF member, nor represent the illegal occupation of Palestine in a positive light. The official BDS movement also calls for the boycott of Disney! Do not give them your money.
Stay up to date with all the recent breaking news in… pic.twitter.com/BosNMTUkYY
— boycat (@boycatapp) July 26, 2024
Considering this, many fans are disappointed by Felix’s promotion of a Marvel film. Yet, some STAYs feel their fellow fans’ criticism is misdirected, as they think Felix is the sole target of criticism and there is a double standard.
stop hyping felix for that insta post, no one cares abt your stan life rn
marvel is a direct boycott brand on the bds movement
if you have his bubble, send him a message telling him and sending illustrations to educate
— confusedgaycat 🐈⬛️ (@neuroticgaylord) August 4, 2024
If stays wants to boycott or stop skz collaborating with any artists you guys are not satisfied, these are the right accounts for complaints. Yong.lixx is not the official group acc and Felix is not the leader. pic.twitter.com/cM9MTvjOni
— RoxxannnnnneeLeeFelix (@RoxyLi1128) August 5, 2024
it’s not just about felix, it’s all of them, it’s about that they keep showing brands which we asked them to boycott on picture, post pictures with zionist etc…
the worst thing is that their dosaengs who have more to loose did speak out which makes it even worse 😭 https://t.co/ZZO3KWRSmG— Corgi 🥠 (@and_this_stay) August 5, 2024
Felix’s fans also pointed out that until now, most of the fandom has been praising Stray Kids for their collaboration with Deadpool & Wolverine. The group has long been friendly with actor Ryan Reynolds, who recently appeared, along with Hugh Jackman, in their new MV “Chk Chk Boom.” Likewise, Bang Chan and Felix interviewed the actors ahead of the film’s release. Stray Kids also released OST “SLASH,” which appears in the movie.
Fuck your double standards , everyone praised skz for collaborating with deadpool but if it's 🐥 watching this very movie for which ost was made by the group 🤷♀️ it suddenly becomes an issue and once again his own hypocrite fandom targets him and hate on him + pic.twitter.com/bBMyZtEG3j
— Felix Media ❤️ (@FelixMedia_) August 4, 2024
Let me put this straight.
Stray Kids released Chk Chk Boom with DEADPOOL and WOLVERINE cameo.
Released Slash as a title track for DEADPOOL AND WOLVERINE.
But Felix watching the movie (in which they have song in by the way), is disappointing?
Even funnier when you look at…
— FELIX INTERNATIONAL🥠 (@FLX_INTL) August 5, 2024
Felix from SKZ posted that he went to watch Deadpool bcs his group has been collaborating with the actors since 2021 and finally this year the ost they made for the film came out, at least do some research before talking shit
and stop giving money to zionist elon musk too https://t.co/5vVYH43Qzv— nanda (@lixpins) August 4, 2024
This wouldn’t be the first time Stray Kids members have been criticized for their collaborations. Previously, Felix even apologized for endorsing Coca-Cola, which is also part of the ongoing boycott. Read more below.
Stray Kids’ Felix Faces Backlash For Showing Coca-Cola Bottle On Live, Apologizes Minutes Later
