Rookie band 2Z recently gained a large number of new fans and attention after being one of the first Korean groups to publicly speak about and support the #Blacklivesmatter movement on their Twitter account.
No racism
— 2Z (@official2z) June 1, 2020
No violence
We want peace
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-#blacklivesmatter #justiceforgeorgefloyd #icantbreathe pic.twitter.com/E8VlRBPrPr
2z mentioned George Floyd on Idol Radio as one of the world corruption issues that they address in their song ‘Doctor’ pic.twitter.com/4B9o4R2tNs
— deb 🌞 (@_fendiman) June 3, 2020
However, the group has now recently come under fire, as member Hyunwoong released a new song which contains actual audio of George Floyd’s last words “I Can’t Breathe” only moments before he died at the hands of a white police officer.
TW// This song contains the death of George Floyd
— ᴛʜᴀᴛ'ꜱ-ᴍʏ-ᴇɢᴏ⁷⟭⟬ᴴᵒᵖᵉʷᵒʳˡᵈ ᴾᵗ ² ᵖˡˢ (@Y00ngis_mom) June 9, 2020
Ok so how is using George Floyd's last moments ok?
This is beyond disgusting
Idk who tf this 2z is but idc this is awful! pic.twitter.com/VA7eRgacdb
Now Twitter is accusing the group of trying to capitalize on the black lives matter movement to grow their fanbase without educating themselves on the matter.
Once again I don’t expect the kpop community to call this out but making excuses really?! Disappointed yet again but not surprised, this issue with 2Z is insensitive and literally them pouring salt on an open wound. This issue wasn’t made up or misconstrued, they knew what they-
— ⟭⟬ Maya𖧵⁷ 🇳🇬 #BlackLivesMatter (@_illeglrl) June 9, 2020
black stans gave 2z a taste of that good clout and they done lost they damn minds... wtf is this hsjsnsj pic.twitter.com/uWYNhOyked
— ##𝐓𝐀𝐄 ⁶¹ (@snoopzkdlin) June 9, 2020
holy shit 2z used the audio from george floyd’s arrest in their freestyle im not even gonna laugh anymore that’s so disgusting fuck them
— 🍯 (@kyeomzen) June 9, 2020
Many people expressed their disappointment and shock that the audio was used in a song, and fans quickly started to unfollow the group on twitter, as member Hyunwoong deleted the song and made an apology to his instagram account.
The group also posted an apology to their shared twitter account, and their company also made a statement on the matter.
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— 2Z (@official2z) June 10, 2020
We are sure everyone who believes us knows and understands us.
After joining the "Justice for George Floyd campaign", we were surprised by the support of many unimaginable people.
And then we thought. Our movements should not be political or for someone's benefit. pic.twitter.com/zdaI45hoLJ
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— 2Z Updates (@worldwide2Z) June 10, 2020
Official statement and apology by the company affiliated to 2Z, [GOGO2020].@official2z #2Z #투지지섭 pic.twitter.com/hA22nuclgz
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