The Boys actor Karen Fukuhara says she was sufferer of hate crime assault, forged members provide assist

The Boys actor Karen Fukuhara has obtained assist from her co-stars with regard to an alleged hate crime assault the place she was assaulted. Karen is thought for taking part in the character of Kimiko Miyashiro within the Prime Video present.

On March 16, Karen posted a notice on Instagram the place she stated that she was assaulted exterior a restaurant. Though she kept away from divulging particulars in regards to the location of the incident, she wrote that it was “the first time I’ve been harmed physically.”

Sharing extra in regards to the alleged hate crime assault, Karen stated she was bodily attacked by a person when she was “walking to a cafe for some coffee.” She added that the assailant hit her behind her head, stating that the assault “came out of nowhere.”

Soon sufficient, Karen obtained assist from her The Boys colleagues. Jack Quaid who performs Hughie Campbell wrote, “Karen thank you for sharing your experience. I’m sorry that happened to you. Love you. Here if you need anything.” Chace Crawford who performs The Deep commented, “F this person!! Hope you’re ok this is awful.”

Jessie T Usher, Colby Minifie and Laz Alonso, who play A-Train, Ashley Barrett and Marvin T respectively, additionally reacted to Karen’s submit. Jessie stated, “So sorry Karen… glad you’re ok. If anyone knows who’s out here committing these crimes, point them out.” Laz added, “This pisses me off. Wish I was there.” Colby commented, “Oh Karen thank you for sharing. I’m so sorry to hear this. I’m here.”

Read Karen Fukuhara’s full notice:

Today I used to be struck within the head by a person (I’m bodily high-quality) & this shit must cease. Us girls, Asians, the aged want your assist.

I not often share about my personal life however one thing occurred at present that I assumed was necessary. I used to be strolling to a restaurant for some espresso and a person struck me behind my head. It got here out of nowhere. We made no eye contact earlier than, I wasn’t doing something out of the peculiar. It got here to my shock and my hat flew of By the time I seemed again, he was a number of toes away from me (he will need to have stored strolling after hitting me). I thought of confronting him first however he began coming in direction of me and I didn’t assume it was well worth the danger. After a number of seconds of looking at one another, and him yelling at me, he ultimately walked away.

This is the primary time I’ve been harmed bodily, though racial slurs and hurtful actions have been directed to me prior to now. I write this, as a result of I’ve had conversations with multi-racial pals of mine that had no thought these hate crimes occur to on a regular basis, common individuals – those who they share meals with. I felt it was necessary to lift consciousness. Ultimately I do know I received fortunate. He may have come again to hit me once more. He may have carried a weapon. The shock of this expertise has me interested by taking self protection courses. But why is that this one thing we as “victims” have to consider? What satisfaction are these perpetrators getting from hitting girls, Asians, the ELDERLY? They must be held accountable. What can we do as a neighborhood to stop these horrible crimes?

Karen Fukuhara has additionally performed the character of Katana within the 2016 movie Suicide Squad.