Actress Karla Sofia Gascon, known for her role in Emilia Pérez, has apologized for a past tweet that drew criticism from BTS fans. The tweet, which has since been deleted, contained offensive language and racist remarks about the K-pop group, leading to a wave of backlash and the deactivation of her X (formerly Twitter) account.
The Controversial Tweet
The tweet surfaced amidst discussions about alleged insults towards BTS’ Jin by an Italian radio host. Gascon’s tweet expressed frustration with the volume of BTS-related content on X, but it was her subsequent comments that ignited the controversy. She referred to the band members as “Chinese people from BTS” and used derogatory terms. The tweet, originally written in Spanish, also accused BTS’ management of exploiting tragic news hashtags for publicity, claiming they were “remorseless.”
The resurfacing of this old tweet sparked anger among BTS ARMY. Fans expressed disappointment and criticized Gascon’s problematic views. One fan commented, “What’s the point of having so many awards if you’re not worth it as a person?” Hashtags like “Stop Asian Hate” and “Respect BTS” trended in response to the incident.
Apology and Account Deactivation
Following the backlash, Gascon issued a formal apology through Variety. While not directly addressing the BTS tweet, she acknowledged “past social media posts that have caused hurt.” As a member of a marginalized community herself, she stated her understanding of others’ suffering and expressed sincere remorse.
Despite the apology, the criticism continued, impacting Gascon’s family. As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, this prompted her to deactivate her X account.
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