Simu Liu Critiques Boba Brand for Cultural Appropriation on 'Dragons' Den'

The actor raised concerns about the portrayal and marketing of Taiwanese bubble tea by a Canadian company.

Simu Liu, a panelist on 'Dragons' Den,' challenged the founders of Bobba, a Quebec-based bubble tea brand, over cultural appropriation.
Liu criticized the company's attempt to market the drink as a healthier and superior version of traditional Taiwanese bubble tea.
Following Liu's comments, the episode sparked widespread social media backlash, leading to investor Manjit Minhas withdrawing her support.
Bobba's founders issued an apology, acknowledging the need to better represent bubble tea's cultural origins and promising to revise their branding.
Liu condemned online harassment against the entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of respectful dialogue on cultural appropriation.