I am worried about the news of 'anti-Korean sentiment' spreading in Southeast Asia ahead of Seventeen's concert in the Philippines.

Ahead of SEVENTEEN's world tour concert at the Philippine Sports Stadium on the 21st, I am concerned about the deepening conflict between Korean and Southeast Asian netizens, primarily on social media. The war of words, which began with a controversy over poor manners during a concert in Malaysia last January, has escalated into derogatory remarks about appearance and racist comments. As a result, Southeast Asian fans are uniting under the hashtag 'SEAbling' and even launching a boycott of K-pop. Tension is rising as some local accounts in the Philippines are advocating for the refusal of entry for Korean fans or strictly emphasizing viewing rules. I sincerely hope that the Philippine concert, which will mark the grand finale of the seven-month world tour, and the Incheon encore concert in April will conclude safely and peacefully.