A video showing ENHYPEN staff pushing away an alleged sasaeng (stalker) fan at an airport has gone viral, dividing fans and netizens. The clip shows the staff using a paper to block the fan, raising questions about appropriate behavior and idol safety. While some defend the action as necessary, others criticize it as too aggressive.
What Happened at the Airport
The incident occurred during ENHYPEN‘s travel for their Walk The Line world tour. In the video, a staff member is seen using a paper to push away someone believed to be a sasaeng fan near the passport check area. The sound of the paper hitting an object or person is heard, but it’s unclear if physical contact was made.
Sasaeng fans are known for extreme behavior, including stalking, invading privacy, and even obtaining private flight details illegally. This incident highlights the ongoing struggle between idol security and overstepping fans.
“Deserved. Wished he did it again. These ppl are nothing but a mistake to society. They constantly traumatize idols and don’t care even a bit. Bodyguard did a great job,” a fan commented.
“If they are hitting strangers this hard, could there be a possibility this is how they treat the idols behind the scenes too?” a concerned netizen wrote.
Fan Reactions: Support vs. Criticism
Many fans sided with the staff, arguing that sasaengs cross serious boundaries. Some pointed out that fans should not be near passport control areas, where private information could be leaked.
“Here’s my thing y’all can’t be like ‘so & so protect your artists’ ‘get body guards’ ‘stop these sasaengs’ and then someone does and y’all get uncomfortable and suddenly ‘was that necessary??’ Pick?!” a user tweeted.
Others felt the staff’s reaction was too harsh, suggesting alternative ways to handle the situation without physical intervention.
“Yeah that’s not okay. I don’t know if this was really a sasaeng or just a fan who got overexcited, but hitting someone like that shouldn’t be applauded,” another netizen said.
ENHYPEN’s Ongoing Struggles With Sasaengs
This is not the first time ENHYPEN has faced privacy violations. Earlier reports revealed sasaengs illegally obtained the group’s flight details and manipulated seat assignments to sit near them.
BELIFT LAB, ENHYPEN’s agency, has promised stricter measures, including legal action against those who leak private information. However, fans continue to criticize the company for not doing enough to protect the artists.
“So many unfortunate things always happen whenever they go to that country. These creepy sasaengs spend a lot of money to get their private info. The question is, where do they get these details? Of course, it’s from the company itself,” a fan expressed frustration.
The Bigger Problem: Sasaeng Culture in K-Pop
Sasaeng behavior is a long-standing issue in K-pop, with fans stalking idols at airports, dorms, and even private events. Some go as far as breaking into idols’ homes or selling their personal data online.
Recently, a woman was arrested at Fukuoka Airport after attacking an officer who stopped her from filming a K-pop idol. Such incidents show how extreme some fans can become.
BELIFT LAB has vowed zero tolerance, working with authorities to track down offenders. Still, many believe stronger laws and enforcement are needed to protect idols.
What’s Next for ENHYPEN?
The group continues their Walk The Line world tour, with upcoming shows in the U.S. and Europe. Fans hope for better security measures to prevent further incidents.
Meanwhile, the debate over staff behavior at airports remains unresolved. While some see forceful actions as necessary for protection, others argue for more restraint.
