The situation with idols at airports has become a hot topic amongst netizens, with debates on the safety of idols and the fans there. Recently, SEVENTEEN‘s Vernon and Wonwoo felt the full force of the crowds when arriving for an overseas show.
SEVENTEEN’s Vernon and Wonwoo | @pledis_17/Twitter
It seems like idols are met with dangerous crowds more and more when they go to the airport, and it has sparked outrage as many believe the people going to see the idols aren’t “real fans.”
SEVENTEEN recently made their way to Bangkok ahead of their shows there later in the week. While there were many fans waiting, arrivals tended to be more organized, so the members walked through, interacted with the media, and went on their flight.
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On December 22 (KST), a video was shown of Vernon arriving in Bangkok to even bigger crowds but without as much security. The crowds were surrounding Vernon, trying to get a glimpse of the idol…
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At one point, Vernon was on the floor, the idol dropped something on the floor. Yet, the crowd continued to push past the idol to see the other members, leaving Vernon on the ground.
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When the videos were posted, netizens couldn’t hide their emotions at the lack of order and etiquette for the members. Whether Vernon was pushed or not, the fact fans kept running and pushing forward was not right.
im so angry i want to cry vernon got pushed and fell and he had no bodyguard with him this is so maddening
— allyson (@vernonlovebot) December 22, 2023
Where’s the security guard for Vernon？#버논 #VERNON #バーノン #세븐틴 #SEVENTEEN @pledis_17 pic.twitter.com/npmV7vVkRK
— Axilipa (@Axilipuppy) December 22, 2023
On this another angle, because of too much crowd, there’s something that fell into the ground so vernon stopped and picked it up. Tsk tsk please do not run beside them cause this is really dangerous!!! 🫤🫤🫤🫤 https://t.co/o6gOmdvXqT pic.twitter.com/EQ47kq3gPi
— 유닛 (@minwonjeu) December 22, 2023
this girl who pushed vernon and used him to balance herself and didnt even gaf about him as long as shes able to chase the member in front. u dont deserve to see any of them pic.twitter.com/80RMEUPtVU
— allyson (@vernonlovebot) December 22, 2023
Yet, it wasn’t the only traumatic experience members of SEVENTEEN had. When the other members arrived in Bangkok, they were also crowded, and in particular, members worried about Wonwoo. The idol has been open about his fear of flying and the crowds.
Reason for Wonwoo’s black hat+mask airport look
now it’s a lot better but before i had a fear of flight,& when a lot of ppl crowd around suddenly my heart beats too rapidly & since then i’ve been using black hat+mask & till now i cover till my eyes pic.twitter.com/2PQrI5OmbA
— mi원우지 (@miwon17_) November 19, 2023
In the videos of the huge crowds, Wonwoo covered his ears, presumably because of all the noise from a large number of fans waiting.
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After everything that the idol had said about the airport and flying, netizens were extremely angry about the behavior of the fans.
just in the past MONTH, wonwoo opened up about his airport anxiety and seeing him cover his ears due mobbing was horrifying. minghao went live and talked about how dangerous it is for EVERYONE. jun literally got lasers in his eyes. you are a horrible person if you endanger them. pic.twitter.com/SACxn0iAq4
— sara sara. (@svteenwrld) December 21, 2023
WONWOO EVER SAID HE HAS A BIG FEAR WITH BIG CROWD. HE CLOSE HIS EARS AS SOON AS HE OUT FROM THE AIRPORT
ARE YOU CARATS???
WHY YOU ALL NOT LISTEN TO THE MEMBERS???
— Seventeen Fashion (세븐틴 패션) -fan account- (@svt_fashion3) December 21, 2023
wonwoo has opened up so much and trusted us to tell us about his airport anxiety and this is what he gets in return……. you are all truly horrible and evil people and i wish you nothing but the worst. https://t.co/vo1jhKFwwJ
— sara sara. (@svteenwrld) December 21, 2023
You literally had minghao and wonwoo begging you to not show up to airports because they get anxious and stressed and you do this shit what the fuck. https://t.co/W4yibUiSal
— kyeom’s wife (@kyeomrideul) December 21, 2023
The topic of idol security and fans at the airport has become an even bigger topic recently. While it doesn’t always require major action, many think that idols should be able to have a peaceful time during their travel.
