Stray Kids' Felix apologizes after mentioning Japanese song on Korean Independence Day. As reported by South Korean media Kyunghyang on Thursday August 15, 2024, Stray Kids' Felix, who was interacting with fans on the Bubble platform in the early hours of August 15, 2024, has sparked criticism.
Felix mentioned that he would be doing the 'Shikanoko challenge', a Japanese animation challenge that went viral on TikTok. This then sparked criticism because it was considered inappropriate to do the Japanese challenge on Korea's Independence Day. August 15th is the celebration of Gwangbokjeol or National Liberation Day of Korea.
It is a national holiday commemorating Korea's liberation from Japan. Realizing that his actions were reckless, Felix immediately apologized. Felix admitted his carelessness and promised to learn more about history. Behind the apology released by Felix, fans were divided into two camps.
Some regretted Felix's actions, while others defended Felix. Even so, fans were relieved that Felix was willing to reflect on himself and apologize. Fans know Felix as a generous person. Felix donated 100 million won to underprivileged children in Laos in January 2024 and was a UNICEF volunteer there.
Felix was then appointed as the youngest member of the UNICEF Honors Club in 2024. The UNICEF Honors Club is an association of people who have made donations through UNICEF. Meanwhile, here is the full statement from Stray Kids' Felix:
“Hello, this is Felix. First of all, I would like to apologize to everyone, including the fans who may have been disappointed by my carelessness. In the early hours of August 15, 2024, I mentioned a Japanese song while talking about the short-form challenge with fans in a private community.
I sincerely apologize for showing such a careless and careless attitude on a meaningful Independence Day. I regret my lack of historical awareness. I will learn more, think more, and act more so that this kind of incident will not happen again. Once again, I am sorry."
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