Southeast Asians unite in digital boycott of South Korea as #SEAbling trends

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Southeast Asians unite in digital boycott of South Korea as #SEAbling trends 21.02.2026

South China Morning Post

A digital boycott is trending across Southeast Asia, with the hashtag #SEAbling, following an incident at a Day6 concert in Kuala Lumpur on January 31. Korean fans were reportedly caught attempting to use prohibited telephoto lens cameras and subsequently argued with security staff. Videos of this event went viral, sparking regional criticism. The dispute escalated online, with some Korean users posting derogatory content mocking Southeast Asian economies, people, and cultures, including a widely viewed post comparing Southeast Asian women to orangutans. In response, Southeast Asian users have targeted South Korea's plastic surgery rates, suicide rate, and cuisine, mirroring the dynamics of the earlier 'Milk Tea Alliance' movement.

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