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Express Tribune
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Jae Park leads 'Free Palestine' chant during Prambanan Jazz Festival set in Indonesia
K-pop soloist and former DAY6 member Jae Park made headlines on July 4 after delivering a powerful political message at Indonesia's Prambanan Jazz Festival. During his headlining performance on the festival's Brahma stage, Park closed the show by chanting 'Free, free Palestine' — a declaration that was met with loud cheers and chants of support from the crowd. During his headlining performance on July 4, K‑Pop soloist Jae Park closed his first day on the Brahma stage by loudly chanting "Free, free Palestine", a call that was met with enthusiastic applause and chants from the audience. — Quds News Network (@QudsNen) July 7, 2025 The emotional moment quickly went viral on social media. Clips posted to platforms like X, Instagram, and Reddit showed festivalgoers enthusiastically responding as the words 'Free Palestine' appeared on the stage visuals. A post on r/popculturechat also noted that one of the screens read 'No child deserves to die,' echoing growing global outrage over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Fans across social platforms praised Park for taking a bold and compassionate stand. Many expressed admiration for his willingness to speak out at an international event, using his platform to advocate for the Palestinian people amid ongoing violence and suffering. hes not only singing and serving talents but took a moment to pray in the middle of concert, voicing out about free palestine and no child deserves to die, also he wants ppl who came to let out their stress and get relieved.. the man that you are jae — 제씨 (@simpingjp) July 5, 2025 The moment added to a wave of artists around the world using their voices to support Palestinian liberation. Park's message — delivered not in a tweet but on a live stage, in front of thousands — resonated deeply with a generation increasingly engaged in issues of justice and human rights. As chants of 'Free Palestine' rang out in unison with Park's call, the performance stood as a striking reminder of music's power to raise awareness and inspire global solidarity.
Express Tribune
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
K‑Pop Demon Hunters: Fans demand sequel of Netflix's animated K-pop film after cliffhanger ending
K‑Pop Demon Hunters debuted on Netflix on June 20, 2025 and quickly earned a devoted following for its high-energy blend of K-pop, animated action, and storytelling. The film, from Sony Pictures Animation and directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, follows Huntrix, a K-pop girl group that doubles as demon hunters. he animated film follows Huntrix, a K-pop girl group consistiing of members Rumi, Mira, and Zoey, who secretly hunt demons. Their biggest threat comes from the Saja Boys, a rival band possessed by demons aiming to destroy the Honmoon barrier using stolen fan energy. The film's ending revealed that Rumi is half-demon, a secret she has hidden for years. In the final battle, she embraces her identity, sings a powerful solo that weakens the enemy's hold, and helps her group save the city. Jinu, the leader of the Saja Boys, sacrifices himself to protect her, leaving viewers with emotional closure and lingering questions. Rumi's heritage remains unexplored and the Honmoon isn't fully restored amid other unresolved arcs leading viewers believe this is an intentional set-up for a sequel. 'Hear me out: this is just the beginning,' one fan posted. 'We will get either a sequel or two OR a series.' Others echoed this, noting Jinu's ambiguous fate and unfinished character arcs. 'I need a sequel or the whole ahh trilogy,' one viewer said, while another added, 'More of Celine and Rumi. Their plot was unfinished.' In an interview with Shine On Media, the directors agreed, stating that there are 'many unanswered questions' and 'so many possibilities' for future stories. Despite speculation however, Netflix has not yet confirmed any news about a potential part two.
