In a recent development, K-Pop idol Julie, a member of the rising group KISS OF LIFE, is facing scrutiny over her past use of a racial slur, which has resurfaced in the public eye. The controversy intensified when a netizen seemingly called her out during a live music show livestream.

Footage Exposes Julie's Use of a Racial Slur

Following her debut with KISS OF LIFE, Julie and her group have garnered significant attention for their exceptional performances and releases. Notably, their concept aligns well with the maturity of the adult members.

However, an old video clip featuring Julie from her time as a trainee at YG Entertainment has resurfaced, capturing her rapping and uttering the offensive racial slur. Although this clip had been previously addressed several years ago, it gained renewed traction in light of Julie's debut with KISS OF LIFE, with various online platforms recirculating the video.

3/5 of the members of S2 Entertainment’s new girl group have been identified

- NATTY (Soloist, former JYP trainee, ‘Sixteen’ contestant’)
- Julie Han (Former YG & Swing trainee)
- Belle (Composer for (G)I-DLE MIYEON’s ‘Softly’ & ‘Charging’, female vocals in NCT Mark’s ‘Child’) pic.twitter.com/x3tGRidAjt

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While some were already aware of this controversy, it regained prominence after the group's recent appearance on the popular music show Simply K-Pop, broadcasted live and with viewers watching remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

JULIE SAYING THE N WORD? OH ITS BAAAAD https://t.co/phwoTuUKu7 pic.twitter.com/BhZt8MbpPV

— PAIGE ❔HWISEO DEBUTATION (@HWlSE0) December 13, 2022

  During one of the show's segments, as the camera panned across the members during their ending fairies, an audible remark from an audience member could be heard, demanding an apology from Julie for her previous use of the racial slur.

‘julie apologise for the n word thing’ whilst another member is doing aegyo 😭😭 SOO UNSERIOUS pic.twitter.com/aygEkKsjj9

— k ❀*•ˊ𖧷 | 8TURN CB !!! (@siyoonluvr) July 10, 2023

It should be noted that the video in question appears to have been edited, with the shared version omitting the phrase uttered over the group's performance. Consequently, reactions to the video ranged from finding it amusing to hoping that it would raise awareness and prompt the idol to issue an apology.

Netizens React

Netizens React on Julie's racial slur controversy:

"Excuse me, I don't know the N word What she said?"

"I'm already stanning NATTY & Belle because I already know their history but.. this isn't going well"

"NO LIKE OMG i didn't know until oomf (who tweeted on priv) mentioned that she said the n word and then i suddenly remember her being on my tik tok fyp"

"wait the member can hear it??"

"ik julie girl was embarrassed as she should"  

Although the video dates back to a considerable time ago, the recent debut of Julie has prompted calls for her to acknowledge her past actions and offer a sincere apology. Many supporters and critics alike believe that it is crucial for her to recognize the harm caused by her use of the racial slur.

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Cassidy Jones wrote this.

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