Real Estate Agent Brian Hughes wrote a tweet about BTS stating that they all “look like kids” and even questioned if Asian women were “even attracted to their own men.” Netizens quickly deemed the comment racist, and Brian received a huge backlash on Twitter. But it doesn’t stop there. His employer, Highline Residential, parted ways with Brian due to the comment made.
They wrote:
We want to apologize to everyone for the inappropriate tweet sent by Brian Hughes. His comment does not at all reflect Highline’s values. We are proud to represent a diverse workforce and clientele. Our relationship with Brian has been terminated.
— Highline Residential (@HLResidential) April 15, 2019
Netizens also tweeted their reactions:
careful there bro, racism and xenophobia really ages people. ?
— lucero ? (@tropicanalucy) April 14, 2019
While some thanked the company for not tolerating racism.
Thank you so much for taking this matter seriously.. I hope he can reflect his action and not to be happen anymore in the future..
— sanas with luv (@KryptoniteJin) April 15, 2019
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