SEVENTEEN member Jun’s recent experience at Incheon Airport has sparked outrage among fans, who are criticizing his agency, Pledis Entertainment, for “neglecting” his safety.
The incident highlights the ongoing debate surrounding idol safety at airports. Despite repeated warnings from agencies, fans often gather in large crowds to see idols off for international flights, creating potentially dangerous situations.
On February 26th, Jun arrived at Incheon Airport to travel to China. Upon entering the main terminal, where fans were present, large crowds quickly formed around him. However, what caused significant concern was the lack of security personnel accompanying Jun, besides his manager.
As Jun proceeded towards his boarding gate, fans began pushing, raising fears for his safety in the absence of anyone to control the crowd or prevent potential falls. Although no incidents occurred, the situation deeply worried fans watching the departure.
Despite the lack of security and crowd pressure, Jun displayed remarkable composure, managing the situation with the help of his manager while still greeting fans and media. He even showed concern when a fan fell nearby.
While idols have travelled alone in the past, fans expressed confusion as several SEVENTEEN members have had recent international schedules and were always accompanied by security. This inconsistency has raised concerns among fans, who are angry that Jun appears to be left without proper security, particularly for trips to China.
Idk the reason behind this #JUN travel w/o a bodyguard 😭 But the least we could do is to not mob him in the airport.
— Only for Junhuihui~ (@junmymoonnn) February 26, 2024
Look at our soft #Junhui caring for the fans pushing eo on his sides & back 😭Him, waving to his fans & bowing despite of being uncomfy! #준 #세븐틴 #SEVENTEEN https://t.co/37TZNHySdE pic.twitter.com/joxVrqIsbj
Fans have taken to social media to voice their frustrations, urging Pledis Entertainment to prioritize Jun’s safety and provide adequate security for all SEVENTEEN members during their travels.
not a single bodyguard? only one staff? "fans" mobbing him? but he still managed to greet and think of others' safety. can you get any worse than this, pledis? (sarcasm)pic.twitter.com/fS5svdDk9S
— 준철 ; slow updates (@juncheolthinker) February 26, 2024
jun is moving like an independent artist. he is doing everything by himself when its about his solo scheds. he doesnt get solo contents about his schedules (from pledis), he films it himself. no bodyguards or staff whenever goes in china……
— angel (@hacheolz) February 26, 2024
carats:
— 🍊 ashley (seungseung’s gf) (@missingboosk) February 26, 2024
PROTECT JUN AT ALL COSTS
PROTECT JUN AT ALL COSTS
PROTECT JUN AT ALL COSTS
pledis:
let’s not send a single bodyguard-
👹👹👹pic.twitter.com/ij36oD4VVd
idk his schedule but I've noticed if jun is doing something he got my himself pledis does the most to make it harder for him. Messing his schedule, giving him zero security, making him miss content.. it's always the same https://t.co/DTD9L9tENi
— wjh. (@mainhuihui) February 26, 2024
