The members have since apologized.
Koreaboo
20 minutes ago
Hearts2Hearts‘ actions, dubbed “racist,” became a huge topic of backlash, with the members apologizing for it on social media.
The members of Hearts2Hearts | @Hearts2Hearts/X
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)
🪄https://t.co/ydIUKNrPPI
💿https://t.co/fEG0vnZX2R #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 🥴 https://t.co/hbb6uYsqaw 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 https://t.co/Rs76styPfd
— magarina mamba (@magarinamamba) August 14, 2026
? was the wig necessary https://t.co/hwfY8nWRsG
— ٰ (@yuriiyunah) August 13, 2026
This is why education is more important than being an idol at a young age https://t.co/1cgXvuFg4D
— 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