BTS members faced intense crowd situations at Incheon Airport upon their return to South Korea. Videos showing the chaotic arrivals went viral online. But one moment caught special attention. A reporter asked Jungkook about fellow member Taehyung (V) during the airport chaos. Fans quickly reacted to this unusual question.
Reporter Brings Up Taehyung During Jungkook’s Airport Arrival
On February 9, 2026, BTS landed at Incheon Airport after completing overseas work. Large crowds of fans and reporters waited at the arrival gate. When the members walked out, people rushed toward them from all sides. Bodyguards had to work hard to keep the members safe.
During this crowded moment, a reporter asked Jungkook a question about Taehyung. Many fans online questioned why the reporter brought up another member at that time. The airport was already packed and chaotic. Fans felt the question was unnecessary and misplaced.
One fan on social media wrote:
“Why is he telling him that? Jungkook just wants to go home after a long flight.”
Another fan shared similar feelings:
“Leave him alone. The airport is not a place for interviews. Let them rest.”
Chaotic Airport Scenes Spark Safety Concerns
The February 9 airport arrival showed BTS members struggling to walk through the crowd. Phones and cameras flashed from every direction. Fans pushed forward to get closer. Security teams surrounded each member tightly.
One social media user posted:
“Imagine getting mobbed at the airport after a long, exhausting overseas schedule. Being surrounded like that doesn’t sit right with me at all. Let them breathe. Keep your distance.”
Another fan expressed anger:
“Absolutely mortified and disappointed with how the ‘fans’ acted at the airport when BTS came home. Cant all those who shoved mobile phones to members faces, forced their way, endangering the members be arrested and jailed for that?”
The flight between Lisbon and Seoul is very long. Despite the tiring travel, Jungkook still bowed to show respect to everyone present. One fan praised this behavior:
“The flight between Lisbon and Seoul is super long, there were so many people waiting for BTS in the airport but Jungkook is always there to bow down, to show respect and gratitude for everyone, fans, media, everyone. Jungkook level of respect is unique!”
Past Airport Incidents With Taehyung
This is not the first time BTS members faced crowd problems at airports. Taehyung has dealt with similar situations many times before.
In July 2025, Taehyung traveled to Paris for the Celine Fashion Week show. A huge crowd gathered at Incheon Airport to see him. Videos showed the singer walking slowly as people closed in from all sides. His bodyguards struggled to clear a path.
After that incident, Taehyung posted a selfie on Weverse with a message for fans:
“ARMY, you know that, right? It’s dangerous. Let’s be safe next time.”
In October 2025, another incident happened when Taehyung returned from Paris Fashion Week. At first, he gave fans a thumbs up because they stood behind barriers. But soon after, some people broke the line and ran toward him. Taehyung then said “Cancel good” and showed his disappointment.
One fan commented about that event:
“So, it took y’all just 0.5 seconds to disappoint him? Man, I really respect Tae coz he always holds these crazy mf accountable and sets a boundary.”
Purple Ribbon Project Comes Up Again
After repeated crowd issues, Taehyung asked fans to bring back the Purple Ribbon Project. This project started in 2018 when BTS fans at LAX used purple ribbons to create a barrier. The goal was to keep space clear so members could walk safely to their vehicles.
In July 2025, Taehyung spoke about this on Weverse:
“I also want to strike pretty poses but because of the matter of safety, the airport doesn’t belong to us does it. If ARMYs can just make sure to stay safe/orderly, please do me this favor. Then in the morning I can spend 10 more minutes thinking on what to wear. If our ARMYs can make purple line project happen again, woah. Then I might just show up there wearing a suit.”
Fans reacted with sadness that Taehyung had to make such requests. One fan wrote:
“The fact that he’s even having to BARGAIN with us for his PRIVACY…”
Another said:
“Fandom so cooked he’s trying to bribe people into not mobbing him.”
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Fans are excited about the new music. But many also hope airport situations will improve before the group increases their public appearances for promotions.
Global Fans Demand Better Safety Measures
The February 9 airport videos spread quickly across social media. Fans from different countries shared their concerns. Many asked HYBE to provide better security. Others called for legal action against people who invade artists’ personal space.
One fan posted:
“This is not safe. Why don’t airport police arrest these people? Why does BTS’ agency allow their flight schedules to be released? If this happened in the US, these fans would be arrested.”
Another fan pointed out:
“Running after him like this can be so dangerous idk why some people ruined everything”
The debate about airport welcomes continues. Some fans argue that seeing idols at airports is part of the K-Pop experience. But most agree that safety must come first. The members have clearly stated their discomfort many times.
For now, BTS continues their schedules. But fans hope the Purple Ribbon Project or similar measures will return. The members deserve to travel without fear of being crushed by crowds. The reporter’s question to Jungkook about Taehyung during the chaos only added to the strange atmosphere at the February 9 arrival.
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