BTS, Big Hit Entertainment donate $1 mn to Black Lives Matter

IANS

News

K-pop group BTS, which "stand together" against racial discrimination, and its Korean record label Big Hit Entertainment have donated $1 million to Black Lives Matter.

K-pop group BTS, which "stand together" against racial discrimination, and its Korean record label Big Hit Entertainment have donated $1 million to Black Lives Matter.

A representative for Big Hit confirmed to Variety.

The donation was transferred earlier this week, with Black Lives Matter confirming receipt to Big Hit on Friday.

BTS and Big Hit are not expected to comment on the donation.

Kailee Scales, managing director for Black Lives Matter, said: "Black people all over the world are in pain at this moment from the trauma of centuries of oppression. We are moved by the generosity of BTS and allies all over the world who stand in solidarity in the fight for Black lives."

The pledge comes at the end of a week that has seen many musicians and others call upon the music industry demonstrate support for the black community.

Tags: Cinema, Showbiz

Lastest Stories

Also Read

Madhubala - Biography and Filmography

Discover the tragic life, iconic movies, and enduring legacy of Bollywood legend Madhubala. Explore her career from child artist in Basant to Mughal-e-Azam superstardom, her health struggles, and personal relationships.

Latest OTT Releases in India (May 2026)

Explore the hottest OTT releases streaming now and dropping this weekend in India, featuring legal thrillers, sci-fi mysteries, and blockbuster announcements.

Kartavya Movie Review: A Dark, Intense Cop Thriller Driven by Saif Ali Khan

Read our review of Kartavya (2026) on Netflix. Find out if Saif Ali Khan's gritty Red Chillies Entertainment police drama lives up to its hype.

Movies Releasing On Friday, May 22, 2026

Discover the new Indian movies releasing On Friday, May 22, 2026 across Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Bhojpuri, and Tulu, plus top films still successfully running in theatres.