SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu recently faced an uncomfortable situation during a fan interaction segment at the CxM Busan show, where some attendees crossed the line by touching him inappropriately. The incident, which took place on February 14, 2026, has sparked massive online outrage, with fans and netizens demanding better protection for idols and respect for personal boundaries. Both Mingyu and his groupmate S.COUPS had to address the behavior directly during the concert, urging fans to keep interactions respectful.
What Happened at the CxM Busan Concert?
The CxM Busan show was part of the ‘Double Up Live Tour’ featuring SEVENTEEN members Mingyu and S.COUPS as the subunit CxM . During a segment where Mingyu walked through the concert hall surrounded by fans on both sides with barricades, most attendees respectfully stuck out their hands for high-fives. However, a small number of individuals took the opportunity to grope his chest and upper arms .
Videos of the incident quickly spread across social media platforms, showing the idol appearing visibly distressed while climbing onto a cart after the interaction . Although Mingyu did not show an immediate strong reaction during the moment itself, he later addressed the uncomfortable situation directly, telling attendees they should not grab onto him the way they did .
S.COUPS also stepped in to support his groupmate, echoing the sentiment and specifically requesting that fans give high-fives instead of touching the artists inappropriately . The fact that both members had to speak up during their own concert highlights how serious the boundary violation was.
Online Outrage Erupts Over Fan Behavior
The response on social media was swift and furious. Fans flooded X (formerly Twitter) with disgust over the blatant harassment SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu endured. Many pointed out that touching someone without consent is harassment, regardless of the person’s gender or fame .
One fan expressed frustration at those trying to downplay the incident:
“heyyy so lets stop normalising this narrative that just bc he’s a man and OCCASIONALLY lets his fans touch him (keyword touch, not grope) that the behaviour fans displayed was okay”
Another fan called out the lack of respect:
“Does the person who says mingyu is not uncomfortable really love him? Does one need a reminder from others to stop such impolite behavior? he didn’t lose his temper at you doesn’t mean the harassment was right”
Some netizens even insinuated that the idol enjoyed the attention, which sparked further backlash against victim-blaming attitudes . The overwhelming majority of comments condemned those who crossed the line and demanded better protection for artists during fan interaction segments.
Mingyu’s History of Defending Boundaries
This is not the first time Mingyu has had to address inappropriate fan behavior. Just weeks before the CxM Busan show incident, the SEVENTEEN member found himself in a situation where he had to shut down invasive fans during a live broadcast .
On January 31, 2026, Mingyu was live on Weverse interacting with fans while traveling in a car with S.COUPS when someone asked him to share BTS’ Jungkook’s phone number . The rapper immediately called out the inappropriate request, saying:
“What is this person doing? Some fan is asking for Jungkook’s phone number. Really a funny personโฆ please get out.”
Fans praised Mingyu for protecting his friend’s privacy, with many noting that the two idols have been close friends for years and he would never betray that trust . The incident highlighted ongoing issues with sasaeng fans who believe they are entitled to celebrities’ personal information .
Jungkook himself has faced repeated stalking incidents, including a case in January 2026 where a Brazilian woman in her 30s was detained near his residence for repeatedly leaving notes and photographs . Previous incidents involved individuals attempting to enter his home or accessing his building’s underground parking without permission .
Why This Keeps Happening: The Sasaeng Problem in K-Pop
The incidents at the CxM Busan show and during Mingyu’s live broadcast point to a larger, ongoing issue in the K-pop industry: the problem of sasaeng fans (obsessive stalker fans) who refuse to respect boundaries . These individuals often engage in extreme behaviors, from purchasing celebrities’ private information on the black market to showing up at their homes and places of work uninvited .
What makes the CxM Busan show incident particularly troubling is that it happened during a ticketed concert event where fans paid to see their idols perform. The expectation should be that everyone attending respects the artists, but instead, some used the proximity as an opportunity for unwanted physical contact .
S.COUPS speaking up alongside Mingyu shows that the members themselves are tired of these violations and want fans to understand that idols deserve the same personal space and bodily autonomy as anyone else .
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Fans Demand Better Protection and Accountability
Following the CxM Busan show, fans have been calling on Pledis Entertainment and concert organizers to implement stronger measures to protect artists during fan interactions. Many suggested that barriers should be positioned farther away from idols during walk-through segments, and security should be more vigilant in identifying and removing individuals who attempt to touch artists inappropriately .
The conversation has also expanded to include broader discussions about how male idols are often overlooked when it comes to discussions about harassment . Fans pointed out that just because Mingyu is a man doesn’t mean he cannot be harassed or made uncomfortable by unwanted touching.
Online communities continue to share videos and posts condemning the behavior, with many hoping that the widespread outrage will serve as a wake-up call for those who believe they are entitled to touch idols without permission .
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