We demand a PUBLIC APOLOGY from @TheWoodyShow and @iHeartRadio for the derogatory remarks, mocking of BTS members’ names, and disrespectful insults directed at ARMYs.
Mocking someone’s name and cultural identity is not “humor.” It’s disrespect.
Do better. Show professionalism.
iheart disabled their contact form for complaints but unfortunately for them, army are smarty
if you want to report the 🪵 show’s comments, here’s who to contact at iHeartMedia, including legal and board-level contacts:
Radio station: ALT 98.7 / KYSR, Los Angeles
Parent company: iHeartMedia
1) Lisa Worden — Program Director for ALT 98.7 and Senior Vice President of Rock & Alternative
• [email protected]
2) Tom Poleman — Chief Programming Officer and President of iHeartMedia’s National Programming Group
• LinkedIn: https://t.co/0duo8BcxRg…
3) Bob Pittman — Chairman and CEO of iHeartMedia
• [email protected]
• LinkedIn: https://t.co/grK1Pum0Ar
4) iHeartMedia’s Legal Department
• [email protected]
5) The Audit Committee of iHeartMedia’s Board of Directors
• [email protected]
Both legal and board contacts are published in iHeartMedia’s own Code of Business Conduct & Ethics.
6) Wendy Goldberg — Chief Communications Officer
• [email protected]
The 🪵 show’s own email:
• [email protected]
(from @beyond_ARMY_)
@iHeartRadio Disrespecting the very people who showed up and packed your festival from day one, then calling them “losers” simply because they complained about sound issues — issues that were also pointed out by people outside the fandom — is completely unacceptable. Instead of acknowledging the criticism, explaining what happened, or simply apologizing, you chose to attack the people who attended and supported your event.
But dragging Jungkook into this and mocking his name crosses another line entirely. He traveled nearly 12 hours specifically to perform at your festival, went on stage for barely 15 minutes, and still gave it everything he had as the professional he is. Using his name as a joke when he had absolutely nothing to do with those complaints is incredibly disrespectful. Deliberately mocking a Korean name can also play into racist and xenophobic stereotypes that a media outlet should know better than to normalize.
This is also disrespectful to BTS as a whole. For years, they have always shown nothing but professionalism, kindness, and willingness to participate in iHeartRadio shows and events. Whenever they have been invited, they have given their time and treated everyone with respect. The very least they deserve in return is that same respect.
We demand a public apology from @TheWoodyShow to BTS, and especially to Jungkook, for mocking his name. We also expect iHeartRadio to address what happened and take it seriously. Criticism about problems at an event can be addressed and explained. Insulting your own audience and turning one of the artists who showed up for your festival into the punchline is not an acceptable response.
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