BTS shares experience with racism, condemning anti-Asian hate

K-pop band BTS said in a statement Tuesday they feel "grief and anger" following recent deadly attacks on Asian Americans. The band, which is from Korea, offered their "deepest condolences" to people who lost their lives. The also opened up about the anti-Asian racism they have experienced.

"We recall moments when we faced discrimination as Asians," the seven-member band said in the statement. "We have endured expletives without reason and were mocked for the way we look. We were even asked why Asians spoke English." "We cannot put into words the pain of becoming the subject of hatred and violence for such a reason," they said. "Our own experiences are inconsequential compared to the events that have occurred over the past few weeks. But these experiences were enough to make us feel powerless and chip away at our self esteem."