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What are K-netizens saying about the US banningTikTok?
According to U.S. sources, TikTok has already begun restoring services following Trump’s remarks.
Korean netizens have expressed mixed opinions about the ban.
Others view Trumps involvement as a strategic move to gain favor among younger voters in their teens and twenties.
Some are speculating that there could be deals with companies likeMetaor Elon Musk influencing this decision.
Meanwhile, Korean netizens are also discussing the relative lack of TikTok users in Korea compared to the U.S.
Some questioned the apps appeal, noting the availability of alternative platforms likeInstagram ReelsandYouTube Shorts.
Others predicted that many American users might migrate to other Chinese platforms, rendering the ban ineffective.
Reactionsfrom K-netizens include:
“They should have blocked it from the beginning…
They shouldnt have let a Chinese app grow this much.”
“And the way they banned it is so dumb, lol.
If theyre going to get criticized for banning it, they shouldve done it completely.
If you ban it for just one month, whats the point?
Theyre just going to get criticized and then everything will go back to normal.”
“If they were going to block it, they should have done it earlier.”
“Apparently, some people are now downloading other Chinese apps out of defiance.”
“Meta lobbied for this, and Democratic lawmakers who bought a lot of Meta stock drafted the bill.
Thats why so many Americans are angry, lol.
So Trump suggested giving it an extension.
““But the concerns arent entirely baseless.
TikTok is deeply tied to China, and its true that user data gets sent to China.
Honestly, its an issue because its China, and replacing it might be the right move.
Plus, its unfair that China blocks YouTube, Google, and Facebook while the U.S. allows everything.”
“But Trump will probably use this to his advantage during the election.
Hell promise to bring TikTok back, and thatll become part of his campaign.
Itll likely get unbanned in the end.”
This is just a continuation of that, and now hes flip-flopping on it.”
“How did TikTok even become this influential in the U.S.?
I dont understand why its so popular there when there are so many other social media apps.”
“Dont they use Reels?
They could just use that instead.”
“Apparently, its because of the backlash from limiting freedom.
Some people are purposely switching to Chinese apps as a way to protest the government.
Theres even talk that he discussed TikTok with Xi Jinping and is promising a resolution.
Guess well see what happens soon, lol.
“Trump must have some conditions he wants.
““This will probably have a big impact on K-pop too.”
“I feel like I understand why the Democrats are failing.
“What are the people whose livelihoods depend on it supposed to do?
““Well, they’ll probably move to Douyin.”
“If they were going to ban it, they should have done it from the start.”
“Are they banning it because of the data-leaking issues or just to counter China?
It feels like the government is doing it as a form of control.
Even if TikTok isnt great, its just another app.
Is it because its gotten too big?”
“Trump will probably lift the ban after getting something in return.”
“Its ironic for a country that values freedom of expression.”
“The number of TikTok creators there is seriously massive.”
“My idols have a lot of U.S.-based fans who joined through TikTok.
““As someone who wants TikTok to fail, this seems like a good thing, lol.
The harmful effects of TikTok in the U.S. are actually pretty severe.
““But why are people moving to Xiaohongshu of all places, lol?
Just the name alone makes it sound like itll steal even more personal data.”
What are your thoughts?
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