The bodyguard of rookie group BoyNextDoor – the same artist under the management of HYBE group as BTS – is being criticized for violent actions against fans.

The bodyguard of “BTS junior” BoyNextDoor caused controversy for assaulting fans. Photo: Naver

Recently, a video circulated on Korean online communities recording the scene of Kpop boy band BoyNextDoor being surrounded by fans at the airport. Among them, there was a female fan who brought a professional camera to take pictures of her idol.

When a girl was stepping back to take pictures of BoyNextDoor members, she was suddenly violently pushed against the wall by the group’s tall bodyguard.

The bodyguard’s actions were considered “too violent”, even though the purpose of protecting the artist was legitimate. Many viewers said that if the girl was hit when she fell, it could lead to a head injury, which could be dangerous. life-threatening.

Besides, there are also opinions analyzing that the situation of “sasaeng fans” (malicious crazy fans) exceeding the limit is a serious problem in Kpop, especially for male idols, so it seems that the bodyguards have become stiff. more solid in protecting idols.

However, some viewers argued that the girl in the video did not really act excessively to directly affect the idol, so the bodyguard’s harsh behavior is very condemnable.

BoyNextDoor’s bodyguard pushed away a female fan holding a camera. Photo: Naver

In addition, BoyNextDoor group members also caused controversy when they continued to walk normally and quite indifferently, even though they witnessed their bodyguards assaulting female fans. After the incident, the BoyNextDoor member also did not have a post asking about the situation of the female fan who was violently pushed down by a bodyguard.

On December 19, BoyNextDoor’s management company, KOZ Entertainment – part of HYBE Group – officially spoke up about the incident that caused a stir in public opinion.

The company said: “We apologize to our fans for the inappropriate behavior of the security guard at Qingdao Airport on the 16th.

We have privately apologized to those directly affected, asked about their physical and mental health, and whether there were any problems with their belongings. We guarantee that the security officer will not be allowed to visit the artist’s locations in the future.

Our company will do our best to strengthen security guidance and training for employees to prevent similar problems from recurring.”

BoyNextDoor is the same management group as BTS, Seventeen, NewJeans… Photo: KOZ

BoyNextDoor is a boy band consisting of 6 members (Sungho, Riwoo, Jaehyun, Taesan, Leehan, Woonhak), founded by KOZ Entertainment company headed by male rapper Zico, under HYBE – the group that manages many famous music groups. groups like BTS, Seventeen, NewJeans, LE SSERAFIM, TXT…

The group “junior BTS ” has only been active for nearly 7 months but has already left a certain mark. BoyNextDoor was awarded Global Rising Artist at Melon Music Awards 2023, Top 11 Choice of the Year at Asia Artist Awards 2023…