Beware the New Eugenics

Xdinary Heroes’ Jun Han apologizes for racial, eugenic comments

Jun Han, a member of the K-pop rock band Xdinary Heroes, has issued a public apology after drawing backlash for remarks interpreted as promoting eugenic ideology during an online conversation with fan...

Beware the new eugenics

Visionaries, dreamers, and autocrats have long dreamt of reshaping humanity to their preferred model. In the last century, eugenics was enthusiastically embraced among Anglo-Saxon elites, then by Communist Russia as a means of creating a hyper-selfless Homo Sovieticus, and, most infamously, Nazi Germany’s drive to create a “master race” via racial-hygiene laws and the extermination of people with disabilities and other “lives unworthy of life.” E

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Xdinary Heroes’ Jun Han Apologizes for Racially Insensitive Comments: JYP Vows Action - ZAPZEE - Premier Korean Entertainment Magazine

Credit: JYP Entertainment Jun Han of Xdinary Heroes has come under fire for recent comments interpreted by many as racially insensitive and supportive of eugenic ideas. On June 30th, JYP Entertainment released an official apology addressing the controversy. “We sincerely apologize to everyone who was hurt by Jun Han’s careless words,” the agency stated. “Jun Han is taking this matter very seriously and is deeply reflecting on the pain and disapp…

Xdinary Heroes’ JunHan Apologises Over Controversial Racial & Eugenic Remarks - Hype Malaysia

Many idols have unfortunately sparked controversy with their remarks. Recently, Xdinary Heroes (엑스디너리 히어로즈) member JunHan (준한) found himself in hot waters after several posts that were deemed racially insensitive. Over the weekend, the guitarist shared several posts on the fan communication app Bubble about genetics and science. However, in the post, Junhan made sweeping generalisations about physical and cognitive traits based on race. An examp…

Xdinary Heroes' Jun Han apologizes for racially insensitive eugenics comments

Jun Han of boy band Xdinary Heroes apologized Sunday for his recent remarks that drew comparisons to eugenics.