ENHYPEN member Jay has apologised for remarks he lately made evaluating Korean historical past to a “quick novel”, saying he has “a lot to be taught”.
On January 10, ENHYPEN members Sunghoon and Jay held a livestream on fan group platform Weverse, the place the duo mentioned their latest research of Korean historical past. The previous instructed viewers that he discovered the educational course of “so enjoyable”, sharing that he thought “every thing is recorded so effectively”, in accordance with translations by Korea JoongAng Every day.
Jay then commented, “I like learning historical past nevertheless it looks like there’s not a lot details about Korean historical past.” He additionally claimed that learning Korean historical past “involves an finish inside just some weeks of learning or skimming by means of”, and likened it to a “quick novel”. “[History in] different nations is limitless. I’ve studied all types of nations’ histories and so they by no means finish,” the idol mentioned.
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The ENHYPEN member was later criticised on-line by followers and Korean netizens alike. Based on Korea JoongAng Every day, some netizens wrote throughout numerous platforms: “Please don’t say something should you don’t have correct information” in addition to “If it’s really easy, you must attempt taking the state historical past take a look at”, amongst different feedback.
Following the controversy, Jay took to ENHYPEN’s Weverse web page on January 11 to concern an official apology. “After I concluded the Weverse Stay right now, I used to be very shocked to see followers’ reactions,” the assertion learn, in accordance with translations by Soompi. “Whatever the purpose, I sincerely apologise to ENGENE [ENHYPEN’s official fanbase] for any discomfort and inconveniences that I’ve precipitated.”
“I spoke too negatively concerning the vital subject of Korean historical past based mostly solely by myself private impression,” Jay defined. “It isn’t a subject I ought to have rashly talked about with lack of expertise. As we speak has turn out to be a possibility for me to understand as soon as once more that I nonetheless have a lot to be taught.”
The singer then concluded his assertion by clarifying that he had “completely no intention of disregarding our proud historical past”. “I recognise that my phrases might have precipitated others to really feel that approach, and that’s my fault. I apologise,” Jay mentioned.
“Going ahead, I will probably be extra cautious and research extra in order that I can turn out to be an artist ENGENE aren’t ashamed of. I at all times be taught a lot from you all. Thanks.”
Based on the annual ‘2022 HYBE Briefing with the Group’ held in November, Belift Lab shared plans for ENHYPEN to drop a brand new album this 12 months following the conclusion of their ongoing ‘Manifesto’ world tour. Their international trek will take them to Thailand and the Philippines later this month and early subsequent month respectively.
