Korean boyband BTS faces uproar in China over war comments

Chinese nationalists have erupted in anger at South Korean boyband BTS after one of its members thanked Korean War veterans for their sacrifices.

The singer, who goes by the name RM, made the remark in a recorded acceptance speech for an award from the Korea Society for promoting US-Korean relations.

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