BTS leader RM denies Islamophobia, says he won’t apologise


RM: I respect every belief and religion. — The Straits Times/ANN

BTS’ rapper and leader RM addressed the issue of Islamophobia building up around him, denying any intention to insult the religion and stating he has no reasons to apologise.

The controversy was sparked in August, when RM, whose real name is Kim Nam-joon, shared American singer Frank Ocean’s Bad Religion on his Instagram story.

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