'No one wants thick, masculine, Indian-style double eyelids like you. East Asians prefer thin, double eyelids in the East Asian style,' a Korean X user said, prompting massive backlash. (Representational image: Unsplash)
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Moneycontrol12-02-2026, 17:16

K-Pop Fan War Escalates: Koreans Mock 'Indian-Style' Eyes, Indians Hit Back

  • A K-Pop fan war ignited after a South Korean fansite master was accused of violating concert rules in Kuala Lumpur, leading to racial slurs against Southeast Asians.
  • South Korean netizens circulated derogatory posts, including mocking 'Indian-style' eyes and poverty in Southeast Asia.
  • Indian social media users joined the backlash after a Korean X user shamed 'Indian-style' eyes, prompting discussions on anti-Indian stereotypes.
  • Southeast Asian users highlighted South Korea's high plastic surgery rates, driven by beauty standards, in response to the criticism.
  • The conflict expanded to include insults against an Indonesian pop group and calls for blacklisting certain Korean individuals from entering Indonesia.

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