“Acting black” has been a common phenomenon in South Korean media for more than 30 years: in the 80s, comedians used to perform with darkened faces without attracting criticism.[235] Although criticism has increased, one could still see use of blackface in Korean media in the last year: a performer used blackface in a TV show, a play called “The Blacks” used blackface, as well as a K-pop group doing a cover for one Bruno Mars’ songs.[236] More recently, students posted pictures in which they pose in blackface for Halloween.[237]