South Korean people are now reaching out to Filipinos and sending their heartfelt apology over a TikTok incident that ignite racism debate on Twitter.
Anger is rising among Filipinos against South Koreans following the incident involving a Filipina social media influencer Bella Poarch, who has a Rising Sun flag of Japan tattooed on her left arm.
Many Koreans took offense and reataliated in the comments section of Bella's post by calling Filipinos "short people" and "uneducated".
Horrified Filipinos on defense countered with a hastags #CancelKorea and #ApologizeToFilipinos.
After the issue made headlines, many Koreans have apologized with a hashtag #SorryToFilipinos.
I apologize on behalf of Koreans who criticized the Philippines. I really like the Philippines. I'm sorry once again. And maybe it's wrong using a translator. +Your account has been suspended and you will be re-created.#forgiveKorea #SorryToFilipinos pic.twitter.com/MDlGGPKGse
— 사랑🇰🇷 (@lrjhPjMT0Nefpcm) September 10, 2020
#SorryToFilipinos
— 이제노미모판타스틱 (@Lee_S_W_A_N) September 10, 2020
As a Korean, I am really really really sorry😥 pic.twitter.com/ODPuAWyQY9
#SorryToFilipinos
— Seyoung-ah (@Son_Seyoungie) September 10, 2020
I love this😄 Sending love from the Philippines! 🇵🇭❤️🇰🇷
Always spread love even if IT REALLY HURTS.#Cancelracism#KorPhil ❤️
Ctto. pic.twitter.com/QcQEkUCOf9
— #SorryToFilipinos is Currently trending on South Korea. Koreans are apologizing on behalf of those who insulted us Filipinos. They also share their application to our culture. I hope everyone one learned their lessons.❤ pic.twitter.com/BvR8cqfZ6E
— _jellianeee 🇵🇭🇪🇸 (@MissyRegidor) September 10, 2020
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