Recently, rookie boy group BOYNEXTDOOR drew unwanted attention online due to the behavior of one of their bodyguards. A video that’s been going around on social media shows the bodyguard using excessive force to shove away a fan holding a camera, basically slamming her into the ground.
과잉경호다vs애초에 붙어서 촬영하는게 문제다로
의견갈리는 보넥도 공항 영상 https://t.co/84ypd0STc5 pic.twitter.com/9F9VZv4pt0
— 뽀송이🫧 (@BBOSONGEEEEE) December 17, 2023
This is far from the first time that K-Pop idol security has been criticized for using overly violent force against fans, and it’s a controversial topic in the industry. While some fans think that such force is necessary to keep idols safe from potentially dangerous situations and mobbing, others believe that there are other methods that could be implemented that don’t lead to physical force.
Your browser does not support video.ENHYPEN’s bodyguards using arguably excessive force
In the wake of the BOYNEXTDOOR bodyguard controversy, another idol is getting attention due to his behavior in a similar situation.
On December 17, NCT‘s Jaehyun was surrounded by fans while passing through the Incheon airport. He can be seen waving at and interacting with the people around him, despite how crowded and stifling the situation seems.
Even so, when his bodyguards start pushing fans out of the way to help him get through, Jaehyun waves his hand and tells them to stop.
231217 ICN도착
보디가드에게 팬을 밀지 말라고 하는 재현이
#정재현 #재현 #윤오 #JAEHYUN #ジェヒョン pic.twitter.com/UP7RqeJkrN
— moonchild (@tLMIECMTyf3dv6H) December 17, 2023
Caption: 231217 arrival at ICN
Jaehyun telling his bodyguard not to push fans
His behavior has been getting nothing but praise from netizens online who are appreciating the NCT member’s kind heart despite being in what could be a stressful and irritating situation.
i hope jaehyun only surrounded by joy and happiness https://t.co/AAQRdQboQP
— lyra (@flowerbaes) December 18, 2023
Jaehyun really has a kind heart https://t.co/TpuV39WsDS
— Yuno-ya (@dimplyjaehyunie) December 19, 2023
— Zaza (@ShowMeJae) December 18, 2023
However, mobbing is a serious issue that K-Pop idols continue to deal with, and we hope that someday a solution is made to keep these kinds of situations from happening in the first place.
He really cares about his fans!
