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BTS Jungkook’s Next Featured Artist’s Stance On The Israel-Palestine Crisis Triggers A Debate

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BTS‘s Jungkook recently announced a new collaboration has been met with mixed feelings due to the artist’s stance on the current crisis in Palestine.

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BTS’s Jungkook | BIGHIT Music

Earlier this month, Jungkook’s first solo album, Golden, was released, featuring the singles he has been releasing since the summer. Included in those are his collaboration with Jack Harlow, “3D.”

With how popular Jungkook is, it is no surprise that many of his tracks have been re-released as remixes featuring new artists. On November 24, KST,  BIGHIT Music announced that a surprise remix of “3D” would be released that same day, this time featuring American musician Justin Timberlake.

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Justin Timberlake has been regarded as the “Prince Of Pop,” beginning with his own boyband roots in N*SYNC. Seeing as Jungkook has previously shown interest in working with him, many fans expressed excitement for both the song and the BTS member.

However, not everyone is excited about the collaboration and it is related to Justin’s stance on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Palestine.

Since early October, media coverage of the Israel-Palestine crisis has increased, with more and more becoming aware of the conflict that is taking place in the Gaza Strip. According to Reuters, several thousands have been killed as bombings and other fighting occur in the region.

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US President Joe Biden and other government officials have faced heavy criticism for the country’s support and financial investment in Israel from Pro-Palestinian protesters. This is likely what led to the creation of the NoHostageLeftBehind website.

The website features a letter thanking Biden for his “unshakable moral conviction, leadership, and support” following the release of some hostages.

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“…But our relief is tempered by our overwhelming concern that 220 innocent people, including 30 children, remain captive by terrorists, threatened with torture and death. They were taken by Hamas in the savage massacre of October 7, where over 1,400 Israelis were slaughtered – women raped, families burned alive, and infants beheaded. 

Thank you for your unshakable moral conviction, leadership, and support for the Jewish people, who have been terrorized by Hamas since the group’s founding over 35 years ago, and for the Palestinians, who have also been terrorized, oppressed, and victimized by Hamas for the last 17 years that the group has been governing Gaza.

We all want the same thing: Freedom for Israelis and Palestinians to live side by side in peace. Freedom from the brutal violence spread by Hamas. And most urgently, in this moment, freedom for the hostages.”

— NoHostageLeftBehind Website 

The letter is signed off by many of Hollywood’s top celebrities, including Justin Timberlake, and is seen as direct support of Israel.

The letter has been criticized by many for its alleged inaccuracies and disregard for the lost lives of Palestinians, many of whom have been killed in what some have called human rights violations.

Some ARMY have said due to their support of Jungkook, they will stream the song as the BTS member has nothing to do with Justin’s actions.

Other ARMY have expressed disappointment in HYBE for not “reading the room,” and have stated they will not support the remix as it benefits Justin Timberlake and will not forsake their morals.

Others have also found issues with Justin Timberlake following Britney Spears‘ revelations about their past relationship, including an alleged forced abortion.

As of writing, there has been no response from HYBE over the criticism.

A.R.M.Y Koreaboo

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