#SHOWBIZ: BTS' RM, J-Hope face backlash over Chris Brown concert appearance
SEOUL: Two members of K-pop supergroup BTS have faced criticism after attending a Chris Brown concert in Canada, with fans questioning their decision to associate with the US singer, who has a history of allegations and convictions involving violence against women.
Two BTS members, RM and J-Hope, have faced backlash for attending a Chris Brown concert in Canada, amid allegations of the US singer's history of violent offenses against women. The photograph of the K-pop superstars with Brown surfaced on Aug 13, triggering outrage within BTS's global fanbase, known as the "ARMY." Brown's 2009 conviction for assaulting his ex-girlfriend Rihanna, along with other sexual assault accusations that have since been dropped or dismissed, forms the basis of the criticism.
The most recent incident involves a Los Angeles jury ordering Brown to pay $12.9 million to the sister of his housekeeper following an attack by his dog. The controversy has divided the ARMY, with some fans distancing themselves from the group due to the incident. Meanwhile, defenders argue that celebrities should be free to associate with any artist they choose, regardless of past behavior.
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