ZEROBASEONE Fans Call Out WAKEONE For “Supporting Genocide”
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ZEROBASEONE fans (ZEROSEs) are calling out WAKEONE for using its artists to “support genocide.”
A lot of K-Pop artists and their companies have received criticism over the past year, as some have endorsed known brands with Israeli affiliations amid Israel’s ongoing genocide of Palestine. This time, the criticism is due to Russia, which many agree its violence against Ukraine is genocidal.
Russia just bombed Syria and Ukraine in the span of 48 hours. pic.twitter.com/qjZ898plqH
— Kareem Rifai 🌐 (@KareemRifai) October 15, 2024
On October 18, the ZEROBASEONE members posted a video congratulating the Korean Embassy on its page launch on the Russian social media network VKontakte.
WakeOne are you serious ??!!#WakeOneSupportsGenocide#RussiaIsATerroristState
— lina (@linmkwo) October 18, 2024
While VKontakte is a Facebook-like app available in some other languages, it is naturally predominantly used by Russian speakers. Some consider this social media network to be “a hub for spreading pro-Russian, anti-Ukrainian, and separatist narratives.” It’s reportedly supported by the Russian government and utilized for war purposes.
Not only do ZEROSEs feel it’s unethical to affiliate with the Russian app due to the country’s unjust violence toward Ukraine, but Russia is considered an ally of North Korea. Netizens are concerned about how this allyship might affect South Korea. ZEROSEs are especially alarmed by ZEROBASEONE being used in politics, especially in such a negative context, as it could affect their reputation as a global group.
ZERO reason for WakeOne to make its artists be associated with this. Has any other agencies made a congrats video for the SK embassy opening on VK? If so fuck those agencies as well. KJU literally calls Pvtin his comrade
WakeOne, stop using #ZEROBASEONE#WakeOneSupportsGenocide https://t.co/Nd0K8RmuPv
— Monchyu 💪🦊 no qrt pls tq (@gastricslut) October 20, 2024
JUST IN: 🇰🇵🇷🇺 North Korean soldiers seen training on the ground in Russia as they prepare to enter the war in Ukraine.
According to reports, over 12,000 North Korean troops, including special forces, have now been deployed to fight alongside Russia. They are expected to be ready… pic.twitter.com/N3wDQwFwiI
— BRICS News (@BRICSinfo) October 18, 2024
russia is preparing the North Korean military for war in Ukraine at four of its military training grounds – see map.
Local sources.Much is known, most is confirmed – but Europe is silent and does nothing. pic.twitter.com/Tri0KqGYdK
— Jürgen Nauditt 🇩🇪🇺🇦 (@jurgen_nauditt) October 18, 2024
Consequently, ZEROSEs are calling out WAKEONE for “endorsing” terrorism while encouraging others to share this template and create posts with the following hashtags: #WakeOneSupportsGenocide, #RussialsATerroristState, #StopUsingArtistsinPolitics, and #FVKWAKEONE. Many are also directly contacting WAKEONE and emailing with requests to remove the controversial video.
ZEROSE OOMFS PLEASE SHARE THIS TAGS‼️‼️‼️‼️
it’s ridiculous that in the big year of 2024 wk1 decided to affiliate their artists with terrorism!
WakeOne, stop using #ZEROBASEONE#WakeOneSupportsGenocide#RussiaIsATerroristState #StopUsingArtistsInPolitics#FVKWAKEONE pic.twitter.com/mHfZgFwuG1
— sunny (@chromesunnyart) October 19, 2024
WakeOne is using their artists to support genocide. This should NOT BE ALLOWED and we do not support it.
Please spread these tags for awareness Zerose ‼️
WakeOne, stop using #ZEROBASEONE#WakeOneSupportsGenocide#RussiaIsATerroristState #StopUsingArtistsInPolitics pic.twitter.com/zQI1AEn8xz
— ZB1 VOTING TEAM (@ZEROBASE1_VT) October 21, 2024
it’s IMMORAL & INHUMANE to support genocide and it’s sickening how w1 abuses their artists & uses them as tools for the company’s political agenda.
WakeOne, stop using #ZEROBASEONE#WakeOneSupportsGenocide#RussiaIsATerroristState #StopUsingArtistsInPolitics pic.twitter.com/FC8xa57GNC
— Ліза (@lleeeeeeeeeeee) October 21, 2024
At the time of writing, WAKEONE has yet to address the situation.
