K-pop stars Sunye, Choi Siwon face backlash over Charlie Kirk tributes

K-pop stars Sunye and Choi Siwon faced backlash for posting tributes to the late US right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, known for his controversial statements.

Sunye's tribute, which included a Bible passage praising Kirk, was later removed after fan disappointment.

American late-night host Jimmy Kimmel's show was indefinitely suspended by ABC following backlash over his comments on Kirk's suspected assassin, Tyler Robinson.

Kimmel had commented on Robinson's arrest, suggesting the "MAGA gang" was trying to distance the killer from their movement.

Robinson's mother stated her son had been espousing more left-leaning views recently.

President Donald Trump celebrated Kimmel's suspension, as Kirk was an influential ally.

Rappler CEO Maria Ressa guested on The Daily Show, drawing parallels between the Duterte administration's actions against media in the Philippines and the current US administration under Trump.

Ressa described the situation as "deja vu and PTSD" given Rappler's own experience with a shutdown order under Duterte.