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Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show MC Apologises to BTS for ‘Racist’ Joke at Recording
Seth Herzog apologized after an improvised joke about North Korea sparked backlash from BTS fans during the band's U.S. TV return, with their Tonight Show appearance continuing as planned.
- Seth Herzog, a resident comedian on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, apologized to BTS after making a controversial North Korea joke during Wednesday's taping.
- The remark occurred as the band prepared for their high-profile return to The Tonight Show, following their recent album release, ARIRANG, and mandatory military service.
- During the warm-up, Herzog asked, "Anybody here from the North? Nobody?," which audience members and fans criticized as offensive and racially insensitive toward the group.
- Following the online backlash, Herzog reportedly apologized directly to the band members, while the broadcaster discussed the incident internally with the comedian.
- Despite the controversy, the group's scheduled appearance proceeded as planned, marking their first full-group return to the show in five years after a four-year hiatus.
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BTS on ‘The Tonight Show’: Jimmy Fallon and Seth Herzog face backlash on‘North’ joke, issue an apology to Kpop band
BTS experiences backlash following an insensitive joke made by a cast member on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Fans react, leading to an apology from the comedian.
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- 38% of the sources lean Left, 37% of the sources lean Right
38% Left
L 38%
C 25%
R 37%
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