Mocking with a Slit-Eye Gesture.. Japanese YouTuber Gamix Kneels and Apologizes to ATEEZ's San [Star Issue]

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Japanese YouTuber Gamix followed the choreography of ATEEZ member San and performed a "slit-eye" gesture, sparking racial discrimination controversy before issuing an apology.

On the 24th, Gamix posted a video on his social media along with an apology message stating, "I sincerely apologize."

Dressed in a black suit, Gamix knelt to apologize, saying, "I sincerely apologize for the gesture I made. I also apologize to San, who felt hurt and uncomfortable, as well as to ATEEZ members, fans, and the Korean community."

He explained, "I am also Asian," adding, "That gesture (slit-eye) was used as self-deprecating humor to belittle myself."

He further stated, "I have seen people overseas turn racial slurs directed at them into humor. I naively thought that if an East Asian like me mocked myself with a discriminatory gesture, it might lessen the weight or meaning of such actions."

He added, "I have no intention of hating or disregarding San, Koreans, or the entire K-pop community. I apologize again to those who felt uncomfortable due to my actions," bowing his head once more.

Previously, Gamix filmed and posted a video participating in ATEEZ member San's viral "BAD" dance challenge. However, while continuing the challenge, he suddenly pulled the corners of his eyes sideways with both hands—a gesture known as "slit-eye." This action mocks East Asian features and is a well-known racial discriminatory gesture.

Immediately after the video was released, criticism against Gamix intensified. Although he quickly deleted the video, public outrage did not subside. Consequently, Gamix ultimately knelt to apologize to San and ATEEZ fans.

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