4th Gen Idol’s Apology After Shocking Racist Texts Sparks Even More Controversy

Xdinary Heroes member Junhan has been under fire after a series of troubling messages sent to fans sparked accusations of racism, misinformation, and support for eugenics. His attempt to apologize has only intensified the backlash.

| XH_official

The controversy began on June 28, when Junhan responded to fans on the Bubble platform, initially engaging in a conversation about scientific research.

However, things took a concerning turn when he wrote that Black people are better at music and hearing because they supposedly have “more cells in their ears.” He continued by floating the idea of combining “qualities” from different racial groups, specifically Black, White, and Asian/Indian people — statements that many immediately connected to eugenics, a discredited and racist ideology rooted in selective breeding.

His unexpected texts have triggered a strong backlash from K-Pop fans online.

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Due to this backlash, Junhan shared a handwritten apology on X (formerly Twitter) through the group’s official account, acknowledging his lack of knowledge and expressing regret. But the apology has sparked even more frustration online.

안녕하세요. Xdinary Heroes 준한입니다.
먼저, 저의 경솔한 언급으로 많은 분들께 큰 상처와 불쾌감을 드린 점 진심으로 사과드립니다.
제가 언급한 내용이 편향된 견해를 담고 있었던 것을 깨닫고 깊이 반성하고 있습니다. 저의 부족한 역사, 사회적 의식과 감수성으로 인해 상처를 받은 분들,… pic.twitter.com/t3P6Ecskkb

— Xdinary Heroes (@XH_official) June 29, 2025

Hello, this is Junhan from Xdinary Heroes.

First of all, I sincerely apologize for the hurt and discomfort my careless remarks have caused many people.

I’ve come to realize that what I said reflected a biased perspective, and I am deeply reflecting on it. I want to offer my sincerest apologies once again to those who were hurt or offended by my lack of historical knowledge, social awareness, and sensitivity.

From now on, I will continue to learn and grow so that I can act based on accurate understanding and knowledge.

This incident has made me more aware of the weight of my words and actions, and I will be more cautious and responsible in everything I do.

Once again, I offer my deepest apologies.

— Junhan

A post on popular Korean forum TheQoo went viral with more than 30,000 views about Junhan’s apology. The comments were full of criticism and disappointment.

| TheQoo

• “A Korean supporting eugenics… And trying to teach that ideology through Bubble messages… Ignorant and harmful.”
• “Just from the handwriting alone, lol.”
• “Wow… there are actually people defending eugenics? What’s next, praising the Nazis and Japanese war criminals too? Ugh. There’s a reason people react so strongly to eugenics.”
• “The problem isn’t just a slip of the tongue, it feels like he’s expressing a belief he’s held for a long time. That’s what makes it feel real and serious.”

On the other hand, international fans have been more accepting of his apology.

Thank you for taking a step and recognizing the issue! I believe we all can grow and learn to be a better person! We should all get educated before speaking up about topics like this. Thank you for recognizing it! As an xh supporter, I also support your growth in knowledge! 🤝🥲

— Mari | LOVES JOOYEON SM !!! (@Ifyoongz) June 29, 2025

I hope you really can continue educating yourself and reflect on what you have done. We appreciate your apology. Thank you, Junhan. Please be careful next time with choosing what to share and not, and consider every topics not so lightly.

— SORA. (k.ia) (@LOKADIKARA) June 29, 2025