Some people might have been reading the wrong information as a statement that was said to be made by the Ministry of Health Malaysia pertaining to BLACKPINK member Rosé and Bruno Mars’ mega-hit song “APT.” has been making its rounds online.
The song was criticized by the Ministry for being potentially “harmful” to audiences. They apparently voiced concerns over the song’s portrayal of Eastern cultural norms, despite its global popularity.
The Ministry questioned the song’s impact and wrote, “The term ‘apartment’ in the song is used as a place of temptation, which normalizes behavior that conflicts with Eastern cultural values.”
“What’s even more concerning is that this song is frequently used in social media videos, integrating into daily life. There’s a real risk that children may unknowingly sing along to these lyrics,” they added, raising concern that the song might unintentionally promote particular attitudes and behaviors among young listeners.
It was advised that community members, educators, and parents stay vigilant about the spread of Western cultural influences in their communities.
Although the Ministry recognized that fans may defend or interpret the song in different ways, they stressed that in order to form an informed view, a thorough examination of the lyrics and context is necessary.
The post seemed to have been deleted as it can no longer be found online.
Many people would assume that this was from the Ministry of Health Malaysia’s official account, however it isn’t the case as the Ministry has clarified the situation through a statement they posted on X (formerly Twitter) that they did not make this claim about the K-pop idol’s song.
Their statement reads, “The Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia wishes to clarify that any statements regarding this article attributed to MOH have not been issued or authorized by the Government of Malaysia. In this regard, we would like to highlight that the posting was made by an entity which is not linked to the Ministry in any form whatsoever.”
The Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia wishes to clarify that any statements regarding this article attributed to MOH have not been issued or authorized by the Government of Malaysia.
In this regard, we would like to highlight that the posting was made by an entity which is not… https://t.co/dQ6asSLC8j
— KKMalaysia🇲🇾🩺❤️ (@KKMPutrajaya) October 29, 2024
They reminded everyone to “be cautious of unverified information circulating online, as it can lead to confusion and misinformation among the members of the public.”
Rosé’s collaboration with Bruno Mars, meanwhile, has been a huge hit both inside and outside of South Korea. The infectious beat and memorable lyrics of the song let it rise to the top of music charts on platforms such as Melon, Genie, and Flo.
Fans may anticipate more from Rosé when her debut album “Rosie”, which features 11 additional tracks in addition to “APT,” is to be released this December 6.
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