Lea Salonga on unfollowing BTS's RM and J-Hope after Chris Brown backlash: 'I was waking up sad'
Broadway star Lea Salonga has opened up about her decision to stop following BTS members RM and J-Hope on social media, clarifying that the move stemmed from personal wellbeing rather than any intent to call them out. The Tony-winning singer addressed the topic on Threads after a follower asked if her stance had shifted on the ongoing controversy tied to the two idols and American singer Chris…
Broadway actress Lea Salonga revealed on social media that she unfollowed BTS members RM and J-Hope due to her own emotional wellbeing, not to express any negative sentiment towards the idols. The decision came after the BTS stars were photographed at a Chris Brown concert in Toronto, sparking controversy following Brown's history of violence against women.
Salonga addressed the issue on the platform Threads, where a follower questioned her change in following status. She emphasized that her actions were motivated by personal reasons, stating, "I was waking up sad" and that the situation was unhealthy for her. Salonga clarified that her choice to unfollow did not serve as a punishment or protest against either BTS member, but rather as a step for her own peace of mind.
The controversy centered around the BTS members' appearance at the event and J-Hope's subsequent social media posts, which were deemed unsatisfactory by some of the band's fans due to Brown's past misconduct.
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