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This whole thing started because a COER thought Martin’s voice in a Korean ad sounded like he was putting on a Black accent, and then non-fans jumped in saying he was mocking Black people. Martin has talked so many times about how much he respects and loves Black musicians and rappers. If that influenced his accent at all, it just shows he actually wants to learn from them—not that he’s intentionally imitating or mocking anyone. There’s zero reason to assume he has any ill intent toward Black people. But some K-pop fans and COERs come in with their minds already made up and start criticizing him, so of course they’re never going to see it any other way. How many times has this exact thing happened to Martin? Certain people who just don’t like him or CORTIS love taking whatever he does and blowing it up so they can paint him as this terrible person. Is that actually who he is though? I’m really disappointed in some of these group fans. You’re nowhere to be found when it’s time to vote, but the second there’s a chance to drag Martin, you’re suddenly the most active ones. Is this fandom just not big enough for Martin and the people who support him? Can we please just love him a little more. #MARTIN #마틴