Xdinary ‍Heroes’ Jun Han Apologizes for Remarks⁣ on Race

Updated July 1, 2025

Jun Han, a member​ of the K-pop rock band xdinary Heroes, has apologized after facing criticism for comments made during an online conversation with fans. The remarks, shared on the fan platform Bubble, were interpreted⁤ by many as promoting eugenic ideology, sparking immediate backlash.

The controversy arose when jun Han responded too a fan’s discussion of genetic research.‍ He questioned whether it would be possible to “combine the strengths⁢ of different races,” citing examples of perceived superior traits. These included sugar metabolism in white people, ⁢physical abilities in Black people, and intelligence in Asians and ⁢Indians.

Critics accused the singer of echoing eugenics, a discredited ⁣and racist pseudoscience. ‌Eugenics advocates‌ selective breeding based on perceived desirable traits associated with different ethnicities and races.​ The concept has a long and problematic ⁣history.

Jun han addressed the controversy with an ‍apology posted on Xdinary Heroes’ official social ⁤media Sunday. ‍He‌ expressed remorse for his words.

⁤‍ I sincerely apologize for ‍my careless remarks that ⁣hurt and offended