Girls' Generation and Chocolat songwriter "Jenny Hyun" receives criticism for racist tweets

Songwriter Jenny Hyun has been put under fire for her recent tweets towards black people, blasting them with racist and hateful comments. The misguided anger started with a tweet by Floyd Mayweather, a famous American professional boxer. Mayweather tweeted, "Jeremy Lin is a good player but all the hype is because he's Asian. Black players do what he does every night and don't get the same praise."

This tweet comes around the same time as a racist headline covered the page of ESPN.com, after their seven-game winning streak came to an end with a loss against the New Orleans Hornets. The title, reading "Chink In The Armour", had already created a sore spot with fans of Jeremy Lin just moments before.

For those who have been spared the "Linsanity", Jeremy Lin has been making waves across the world as the New York Knicks new point guard, arguably carrying the team on their winning streak. The first Asian-American to be so dominant in the game, he has quickly become a fan favourite.

Upon hearing the tweet by Mayweather, Jenny Hyun, songwriter for Girls' Generation and Chocolat, began tweeting racist and hateful comments towards blacks. She begins with comments stating that Mayweather should be "worshipping Asians", calling him an "ungrateful APE". She continues on to write comments about black people and how the only way they can advance is through white people, citing slavery as a prime example.

The backlash she has seen has not only been from those she has offended, but also the race she is attempting to represent. Asians have been shocked at her comments, immediately apologizing for her words and disagreeing with her.

Fans of Girls' Generation and Chocolat have stated they hope that their respective companies will drop them, as she is reflecting poorly on them and their fans. Some have tweeted to her, "Lemme know when SM makes you delete your ignorant tweets, and apologize so i can grab a bucket to throw up in when i hear it." and "It's a pity SNSD's name gets connected with yours."

Jenny Hyun has since attempted to rectify the situation poorly, tweeting, "My conclusion is unbiased. It's like deciding to amputate a limb from gangrene. It has to be done, the patient will feel better afterwards." and "You're getting me all wrong if you think I hate black people."

How do you feel about her tweets? Do you think Girls' Generation and Chocolat should drop her as a songwriter?

Check out the tweets below (read from bottom to top)

Source: Koreaboo