Broadway Star Lea Salonga Unfollows BTS Members Amid Controversy
PUBLISHED Aug 25, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Broadway star Lea Salonga has unfollowed BTS members RM and j-hope on Instagram following backlash over their attendance at a concert featuring Usher and Chris Brown. Salonga, a long-time advocate for human rights and a prominent supporter of the K-pop group, posted "Disappointed. So disappointed." on social media as criticism mounted. While some fans praised her stance against associations with individuals linked to domestic violence, critics accused her of hypocrisy due to her continued association with other artists connected to Brown. The public debate highlights ongoing tensions within fandom communities regarding celebrity accountability and ethical standards in personal affiliations across the global entertainment industry.
By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News
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Instagram unfollow action and public statement on August 24, 2024. https://www.instagram.com/msleasalonga/
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