SHINee Minho Criticized for Including THIS on Instagram Post: 'It's so shameful'
[T/W: mentions of genocide, disturbing content]
Minho is currently receiving criticism for his newest post on Instagram, where the idol included a brand that is being boycotted globally.
Here's what happened.
SHINee Minho Criticized for Including Starbucks on Instagram Post
On February 29, Minho uploaded a post on his official Instagram account with the caption, "Leisure."
According to the photos, the "Ring Ding Dong" singer was seen enjoying his time at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, in Japan.
While the post's content seemed harmless, international netizens were distressed by Minho's first photo. The image showed Minho drinking a cup from the world's largest coffeehouse chain Starbucks.
However, Starbucks denounced the Workers United for using the brand's name, logo, and turned down any association with the union's stance on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine. This was trailed by its lawsuit against the union for trademark infringement.
Eventually, this led netizens to deem Starbucks as siding with Israel, sparking a worldwide boycott.
The Palestinian BDS (Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions) National Committee also classified which brands should be boycotted, including fast-food chains such as McDonald's, Papa Johns, and many more.
Amid the global disorder, K-pop fans have been closely observant regarding idols who buy products from Starbucks. Singers such as Jeon Somi, ENHYPEN Jake, ICHILLIN' Joonie, SHINee Key, and many more went through criticism for posting content related to the boycotted brands.
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