Friday, August 21, 2026

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A Japanese Youtuber is facing intense public backlash after posting a video imitating ATEEZ member Choi San while making a gesture widely associated with racism against Asians.

On August 21, footage of Gamix imitating Choi San began spreading across online communities and social media. The controversy started after Gamix uploaded a dance challenge for ATEEZ's hit track 'BAD' while mimicking Choi San's facial expressions and movements. 

Gamix was specifically referencing Choi San's appearance at the 2026 Coupang Play Series match between Manchester City and Atlético Madrid on August 9. Choi San had been invited to perform the ceremonial kickoff and also performed part of ATEEZ's 'BAD' on the pitch.

At one point, Gamix pulled the outer corners of his eyes sideways with his fingers. The problem is that this is widely recognized as a racist gesture historically used to mock the appearance of Asians. 

As criticism grew, Gamix deleted the video. However, his subsequent actions only fueled the controversy further. Rather than issuing an apology, he uploaded another video in English saying:

“Everyone, these are Asian eyes. When you wake up in the morning, they usually open like this."

Gamix later held a livestream lasting around 50 minutes. Instead of addressing the issue or apologizing to Choi San, he apologized for previous controversial behavior involving soccer player Lionel Messi and YouTuber MrBeast.

The public expressed anger and confusion over his behavior, with comments calling him out, including, "I can't understand why someone who is Asian himself would do something like that," "It’s clearly a racist gesture, not something that can simply be dismissed as a joke,” and “Isn’t he basically insulting his own Asian appearance?”

Born in 2007, Gamix is a Japanese influencer with approximately 1.12 million YouTube subscribers and 2.16 million Instagram followers.

Meanwhile, ATEEZ recently released their 14th mini album 'GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5' in June. Its title track 'BAD' peaked at No. 8 on Melon’s Top 100 and No. 10 on the weekly chart, while the album topped the U.S. Billboard 200.

Japanese YouTuber Gamix Faces Backlash for Allegedly Mocking ATEEZ’s Choi San With Racist Gesture

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Actress Jo Boah’s younger sister has suddenly become a hot topic after making a surprise appearance on TEO’s dating variety show 'Office Match.' 

On August 21, Jo Boah posted photos of her younger sister, Jo Yookyung, from the second episode on her social media. Reacting with a crying-laughing emoji, she playfully wrote the caption: "What are you doing there?"

'Office Match' is a unique dating show that arranges blind dates for working professionals in their 20s and 30s who want genuine connections despite their busy daily lives. The show follows the matchmaking stories of six single men and women. The second episode, which officially dropped on August 20, featured male employees from Naver meeting female employees from LG.

From the very first moment Jo Yookyung appeared on screen, she caught the attention of MC Dindin, who immediately reacting, "Oh, she's pretty."

Opening up about her dating style, Jo Yookung described, "When I start dating someone, everything else stops. I keep going all-in until the other person says 'I don't like you.' I'd rather go for it than be left with regrets."

According to MyDaily, Jo Yookyung was born in 1995 and works in marketing at LG, where she is described as an accomplished and attractive professional. And of course, her appearance got an extra bit of attention because her older sister is actress Jo Boah.

For a quick update on Jo Boah herself, she married her non-celebrity husband on October 12, 2024, and recently welcomed a daughter in February of this year.

Jo Boah’s Younger Sister Sparks Attention After Making an Appearance on Dating Show