Female SM Entertainment Idol Hit With Backlash For “Racist” Actions During Recent Appearance

Hearts2Hearts‘ actions, dubbed “racist,” became a huge topic of backlash, with the members apologizing for it on social media.

Hearts2Hearts recently released their 1st Japan single, ICONIC HEART.

Hearts2Hearts ‘ICONIC HEART’ MV Teaser

Hearts2Hearts The 1st Japan Single
【ICONIC HEART】
➫ 2026.08.12 (KST/JST)

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💿 #Hearts2Hearts #하츠투하츠 #H2H #ICONICHEART #Hearts2Hearts_ICONICHEART pic.twitter.com/tm65qim4f9

— Hearts2Hearts (@Hearts2Hearts) August 10, 2026

Amid the promotions, Hearts2Hearts “racist” actions sparked criticism as they were hit with backlash after Jiwoo was seen wearing an afro wig and dancing to Michael Jackson.

an afro wig and doing michael jackson dance moves, really??

oh racists2racists… pic.twitter.com/mBAMROIK11

— WHITEMAMBA (@THEOGWHITEMAMBA) August 13, 2026

omg it keeps getting worse 🥴 pic.twitter.com/s3MCUxSqmv

— WHITEMAMBA (@THEOGWHITEMAMBA) August 14, 2026

It sparked backlash among fans.

Sm artist being colorist and racist, what’s new? pic.twitter.com/9Ed4j1F1LK

— magarina mamba (@magarinamamba) August 14, 2026

? was the wig necessary

— ٰ (@yuriiyunah) August 13, 2026

This is why education is more important than being an idol at a young age

— bye (@zahrawhatever) August 13, 2026

However, after the clips sparked backlash, multiple members apologized for their actions.

📝 | 260814 — #JIWOO, #YE_ON & #JUUN weverse update. #Hearts2Hearts #하츠투하츠 #H2H @Hearts2Hearts pic.twitter.com/ZXwRBlygoB

— Hearts2Hearts Base (@H2HBase_) August 14, 2026