Fans express concern over ENHYPEN's traumatic experience with crowds at Incheon Airport
On July 24, an unfortunate incident occurred when the popular K-pop group ENHYPEN arrived at the Incheon airport in Korea after their performance at the K-pop Lux concert in Madrid. As expected, fans eagerly awaited their idols' return and gathered at the airport to catch a glimpse of the group.
However, things took a chaotic turn as the crowd surged forward, mobbing the members in an overwhelming display of enthusiasm.
Other fans from around the world, who were not present at the venue, expressed their utter disappointment about the mishap and were seen concerned about their favorite idols.
K-pop fans disappointed as ENHYPEN faces serious mobbing at the Incheon airport
The incident that took place on July 24 at the Incheon airport is unfortunately not a first-of-its-kind incident in the world of K-pop. Airports have become hotspots for huge crowds of fans, eager to catch a glimpse of their favorite idols, often leading to an uncontrollable surge.
On July 24, as ENHYPEN members made their way through the airport doors, fans threw themselves over the barricades in their eagerness to see them up close. The situation quickly escalated, with fans attempting to get as close as possible to the members, some even reaching out to touch them.
Group member Sunoo appeared to be particularly targeted and was seen being protected by his fellow group mate, Jake, who held him by the shoulders to shield him from the overwhelming crowd. Even Jake himself was pushed, prompting a reporter who was recording the scene to express concern for his well-being by asking if he was okay.
In the middle of such frenzy, fans were seen shoving cameras and recording devices extremely close to the members. Such behavior not only posed a serious security risk to the group, but also left the members feeling uncomfortable and unsafe during what should have been a routine airport arrival.
Due to this particular ENHYPEN incident, fans started heavily questioning the security system at the airport. Netizens also expressed their anger towards those responsible for such a situation, demanding safety for their idols.
Such incidents at airports are not new
Popular group TXT also recently went through a similar experience. The situation escalated so much at the time that someone bumped into a mother with a new-born baby and an old lady. The incident prompted group member Yeounjun to address the matter on Weverse and request everyone to maintain decorum.
ENHYPEN's recent experience at the airport is a testament to their popularity, but also serves as a reminder about the importance of respecting idols' personal spaces even in public settings.
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