BTS leader RM (left) is being hounded by Chinese netizens after an Instagram story post showing support for South Korea short track speed skater Hwang Dae-heon. Photo: Big Hit Entertainment via Instagram/@rkive
BTS leader RM (left) is being hounded by Chinese netizens after an Instagram story post showing support for South Korea short track speed skater Hwang Dae-heon. Photo: Big Hit Entertainment via Instagram/@rkive

Winter Olympics: fans of K-pop group BTS battle Chinese netizens over controversial short-track speedskating disqualification for South Korea

  • ‘BTS ARMY’ jump to defence of group’s leader RM as Instagram post supporting South Korean skater sparks anger online in China
  • Hwang Dae-heon was disqualified in Beijing 1,000 metres semi-final after penalty for making contact with China’s Li Wenlong

BTS leader RM (left) is being hounded by Chinese netizens after an Instagram story post showing support for South Korea short track speed skater Hwang Dae-heon. Photo: Big Hit Entertainment via Instagram/@rkive
BTS leader RM (left) is being hounded by Chinese netizens after an Instagram story post showing support for South Korea short track speed skater Hwang Dae-heon. Photo: Big Hit Entertainment via Instagram/@rkive
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