The word used by JM in this clip has very colorist/discriminatory undertones when used against another person. You can call your pet the word all you want, but the meaning changes for people. Two of the screenshots YOU attached even point out these implications. (1/3)
It is not the literal equivalent of the N word, but that doesn’t mean it is not often used with racist/colorist implications. Poor wording in my tweet does not debunk the fact that this word has a strong and current history of colorism. (2/3)
Thread of PROBLEMATIC things 8TS has NOT apologized for. [Updated]
1. All/most members of 8TS singing the N word; no apologies were made for this incident from any member.
R/\/\ vaguely referenced his use of the N word in the past, but the other members have yet to comment.
2. J!m!n used the Korean equivalent of the N word to describe how Jvng00k looks when tanned. The other clips in this video show native Koreans defining this word & emphasizing how it’s derogatory/negative.