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The British rock group Coldplay, featuring vocalist Chris Martin, honored Charles Kirk (31), a well-known young American conservative activist who was recently killed, during their last performance of the *Music of the Spheres* global tour in London on the 12th.

As reported by U.S. entertainment publications such as Variety and Deadline on the 14th, Martin asked the audience to “send love to the family of Charles Kirk.” He continued, “Let’s raise our hands and send love where it is needed in the world. There are many areas that require love right now. You can send it to your brothers and sisters, to families enduring extreme suffering.”

Martin added, “You have the ability to send love to Charles Kirk’s family, or to any family out there. You can also extend that love to people you don’t agree with.” He addressed the crowd, stating, “Send it to the Middle East, Ukraine, Russia, Azerbaijan, Sudan, London… anywhere where love is required.”

Coldplay’s gesture occurred during rising political conflicts between left- and right-wing groups in the U.S. after Kirk’s killing. The band has consistently supported progressive ideals, such as LGBTQ+ rights, peace, and anti-war efforts.

Kirk, who had earlier expressed disapproval of Coldplay, reportedly made fun of the band’s live performances in a July YouTube clip. He said, “I would rather pass away than attend a Coldplay concert. I can’t imagine anything more dull, overused, or a waste of time.” He also mentioned, “In a free society, you are allowed to do whatever you like,” but acknowledged, “Coldplay’s music is really difficult to listen to.”

Kirk, the founder and representative of Turning Point USA—a organization backing U.S. President Donald Trump—was injured while giving a speech at a debate organized by his group at Utah Valley University in Utah on the 10th.

The killing has intensified ideological splits in the United States. Some online users criticized celebrities who expressed sorrow over Kirk, calling them “right-wing,” while conservatives viewed these responses as “leftist intolerance.”

Actor Chris Pratt, famous for his role in Marvel’s *Guardians of the Galaxy*, encountered criticism after sharing a tribute to Kirk on X (previously known as Twitter). Readers commented, “I hope you lose your job at Marvel” and “I won’t watch any films you appear in.”

Supporters of the right wing circulated messages stating, “Bigoted liberals have launched an effort to urge Disney to terminate Chris Pratt after he shared a prayer for Charles Kirk and his family.” Elon Musk, the head of Tesla, also posted this content on his social media profile.

※ This article has been translated by Upstage Solar AI.