News

Xdinary Heroes’ Jun Han faces backlash over racial and eugenic remarks on bubble

AKP STAFF

Posted by hjang 6 hours ago 9,986

Jun Han, a member of JYP Entertainment’s band Xdinary Heroes, is under fire for allegedly making racially insensitive and eugenics-tinged comments on the fan communication platform bubble. His casual tone in discussing these controversial topics has only intensified criticism from fans and the public.

The controversy began with Jun Han sharing his thoughts on genetics and science, which quickly spiraled into problematic territory. He made sweeping generalizations about physical and cognitive traits based on race, sparking accusations of racial stereotyping and support for eugenics—a theory that promotes selective breeding for desirable genetic traits.

Fans were particularly shocked by the casual and unfiltered nature of these remarks, especially given that the bubble platform is marketed as a space for artists to directly engage with their fans, many of whom are young and impressionable. Critics argue that such statements, shared publicly without context or caution, demonstrate a lack of ethical awareness and responsibility.

Currently, online communities and social media platforms are flooded with calls for accountability. Some fans have started posting screenshots of their subscription cancellations, and others are demanding a formal apology from Jun Han and JYP Entertainment. As of now, the company has not issued any official response.

Below are the controversial messages attributed to Jun Han, along with accurate English translations

Controversial quotes and translations

“흑인들이 귀에 세포가 많아서 청각이 좋다고 하거든요. 그래서 음악을 잘 한다고.”
“They say Black people have more cells in their ears, which gives them better hearing. That’s why they’re good at music.”
“인종의 장점을 모아서.”
“By combining the strengths of different races.”
“당 분해 능력이 뛰어난 백인의 능력과, 흑인의 신체 능력, 그리고 두뇌에 능한 황인, 인도인 쪽.”
“The superior sugar metabolism of white people, the physical abilities of Black people, and the cognitive abilities of Asians and Indians.”
“뭐... 이게 줄기세포 연구이긴 한데…”
“Well... this is related to stem cell research…”
“이미 하고 있긴 해요.”
“It’s already being done.”
“윤리적인 문제가 이슈죠.”
“The ethical issues are the real problem.”
“어떻게 생각해요? 윤리적으로 문제가 있다 vs 좋은 게 좋은 거다.”
“What do you think? Is it ethically wrong, or is good just good?”
“윤리적으로 문제가 있다고 생각하는 사람은 하지 말고, 원하는 사람은 알아서 해라.”
“If you think it’s ethically wrong, don’t do it. But if you want to, then go ahead.”