NMIXX Faces Absurd Backlash for Singing “Dokdo Is Our Land”—Accused of Anti-Japanese Sentiment and Disrespect TWICE

During their appearance on the YouTube channel ‘MMTG Civilization Express,’ NMIXX was featured in a segment where host Jaejae performed a medley of songs that included SHINee’s “Lucifer,” the children’s song “Crocodile,” and the anime “Pokémon” OST, as well as their own song “Dokdo Is Our Land.” The members of NMIXX then took turns singing lines from each of the songs: “If you tie me up and lock me away (‘Lucifer,’ Haewon),” “200 ri along the sea route (‘Dokdo Is Our Land,’ Seol Yoon),” “Butterfree Yadon (‘Pokémon’ OST, Jiwoo),”

Despite NMIXX’s performance of “Dokdo Is Our Land”receiving praise, it also sparked a wave of hate comments accusing them of promoting “anti-Japanese actions.”

The Japanese netizens received a barrage of hate comments, including statements like “I will not be supporting NMIXX”and “Be ready for backlash if you continue promotions in Japan.”There were also those who condemned their behavior as disrespectful towards Sana, Mina, and Momo, who are fellow Japanese members of TWICE and belong to the same agency, JYP Entertainment. These comments were met with mockery.

Despite only recently releasing their album Fe3O4: STICK OUT, NMIXX has already gained widespread popularity. Their title track “Love Me Like This”has secured them 1st place on KBS2’s ‘Music Bank’ and they are scheduled to hold their second fan concert at the Jangchung Gymnasium in Seoul from October 4th to 6th.

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