We would like to discuss the current situation regarding SVT’s recent actions.
Here is a post which explains the situation clearly, so please read that post if you are unsure what we are referring to.
We currently believe that SVT should make a statement about this issue, acknowledging their discriminatory actions and apologising as well. At this point in time (18th of July), Pledis Entertainment seem to be trying their best to skim over this issue and pretend nothing has happened. We don’t support this approach at all.
We encourage everyone to use the resources listed in this post to email pledis/make posts and comments on weverse/twt/any social media SVT will be able to see. Even though Pledis are trying to ignore this, please keep speaking up and demanding justice.
This issue of racism is something that affects POC carats everywhere, and especially following from the recent rise in support for the #BlackLivesMatter movement, we think it’s important we stay educated and informed on racism as a fandom.
We think it’s important that SVT blogs acknowledge this situation and speak up about the racial injustice perpetuated by the members who referenced that song/laughed at it. While it is a personal choice to continue supporting SVT, this incident is a result of the issue of systemic racism, and we encourage all carats to take time to understand this.
Finally, at this time, we strongly believe that carats who are not South Asian should NOT speak over the South Asians in this fandom, dismiss their feelings or urge them not to express their anger to SVT or Pledis.
South Asian carats have the right to do these things, and we think the fandom as a whole should amplify their voices and support them in speaking up about this.
Anybody is welcome to unfollow us if they disagree with this viewpoint.