Hyolyn issued an apology following her use of a racial slur. In her statement, she expressed remorse for her actions and acknowledged the harm caused by her words.
She emphasized the importance of understanding the impact of language and pledged to educate herself further on racial sensitivity. The incident sparked conversations about accountability and the need for cultural awareness in the entertainment industry.
Controversy emerged when the SISTAR19 member posted an Instagram story of herself singing along to a Doja Cat song and using the N-word, a racial slur targeting black individuals. The incident drew criticism from numerous international netizens. Hyolyn subsequently issued an official apology on the X platform, addressing the use of offensive language.
The post read:
“Hello everyone, this is HYOLYN.
Yesterday, while singing along to a song that was playing in the background, I carelessly uttered a charged word with significant cultural and historical implications. I am deeply regretful and heartbroken to have hurt so many of you by my ignorance. I am sincerely sorry.
Please know that I love you all very much, and I thank you for keeping me accountable for my actions. I hope you will be there in my journey to educate myself more on cultures beyond my own, and to grow not only as an artist but as a person.
Thank you again for all your love and support.”
Hello everyone, this is HYOLYN.
Yesterday, while singing along to a song that was playing in the background, I carelessly uttered a charged word with significant cultural and historical implications. I am deeply regretful and heartbroken to have hurt so many of you by my…
— 효린(HYOLYN) (@officialhyolyn_) February 16, 2024
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