ENHYPEN's Jungwon apologized after fans criticized a shirt he wore in a TikTok dance video posted on the group's official account on July 18. The video, which showed Jungwon performing with two dancers, was subsequently deleted.
The shirt depicted Sacha Baron Cohen as Borat, the central character in the mockumentary 'Borat! Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan.' Kazakh fans objected to the image because the film has been criticized for presenting Kazakhstan and its people through inaccurate stereotypes. Fans also noted that the dance challenge used choreography created by a Kazakh dancer.
Jungwon addressed the criticism in a livestream. He said he threw the shirt away after learning what the image represented and checked the time in Kazakhstan before beginning the broadcast so affected fans could hear his response. He said that not knowing the meaning did not remove his responsibility and apologized.
Some social media users compared Jungwon's response with a separate controversy involving former NCT member Mark Lee, while other users argued that the situations should not be treated as identical. Those comparisons were reactions from individual fans, not findings about either artist. The verifiable development in this case is Jungwon's response to the criticism over the shirt shown in the July 18 video.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did ENHYPEN's Jungwon apologize?
Jungwon apologized after a TikTok dance video showed him wearing a shirt depicting Borat, a character criticized for presenting Kazakhstan through inaccurate stereotypes.
What did Jungwon say in his response?
Jungwon said he threw away the shirt after learning what the image represented. He apologized and said that not knowing its meaning did not remove his responsibility.
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