SM Entertainment�issued an apology regarding the use of haka in NCT 127's "Simon Says" MV.�
According to Stuff�on December 3, SM Entertainment sent an e-mail apology to Karlite Rangihau, a New Zealand researcher from Victoria University, for the use of traditional M?ori haka prayer in NCT 127's latest MV.�
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The email explained that SM used haka in the MV because of its "uplifting�words" and said, "We�apologize if any�offense�was taken regardless of our intentions.�We really understand and appreciate your concern and opinion."�
NCT 127 was accused of cultural appropriation for using haka in the "Simon Says" MV. The researcher from Victoria University expressed concerns and stated,��[The particular�M?ori�karakia words used]�are very empowering and affirmative, respectful words, so if this song is not carrying on that spirit... then they have used it inappropriately."�
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technically the haka is war motto/cry you say to your opponent RESPECTFULLY. IF NCTs song matched the context (which it didnt) then it would be cultural APPRECIATION but it wasnt.
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