He seems way older than her.
Koreaboo
1 hour ago
A recent fan-event photo involving girl group RESCENE has sparked heated backlash online, with both staff and a fan coming under criticism over what many netizens describe as inappropriate physical contact with a minor member.
The controversy began after a polaroid photo from a fan event circulated on social media. In the image, an older male fan is seen holding hands and linking fingers with May, who was born in 2008 and is still a minor. While polaroid photos are commonly taken during K-pop fan events, the physical interaction captured in the image quickly raised red flags among viewers.
What made it worse was the caption.
Everything is all worth it. Baby, I will accompany you as you grow, and I’ll keep protecting you. Ahhh, these two days were absolute bliss, seeing you five times a week was not in vain wuwuwu.
Online reactions were swift and harsh. Some commenters questioned why staff allowed physical contact beyond a neutral pose, while others argued that the responsibility lies with the agency to strictly protect underage idols, especially in close-contact fan settings. The male fan also became a target of criticism.
aw fuck nawl get that nigga away from my niece who’s the same age as me https://t.co/S7qsxC0Tlu
— 🇸🇩 ミ☆ ken | YEDAM HANBIN DAY!! (@shockingkenz) January 19, 2026
Many netizens expressed discomfort, pointing out that the touch already went against most photo event rules.
since when stores allow to do poses like this ( I mean holding hands and being this close to the artist ) ???¿¿ and what’s worse, may is still a minor…. https://t.co/2h8edOQWgG
— zuza ! will see artms (@primruby) January 19, 2026
The caption also sparked criticism for being weird.
this is so weird and disgusting, and the text below the photo makes it even worse https://t.co/5ali8M8cRI
— 냥 (@livmalIow) January 19, 2026
As the photo spread, criticism intensified toward both the fan and the event staff, with accusations that proper boundaries were not enforced.
아티스트 보호할 생각은 없으신가요? @MillionMusic_kr @RESCENEofficial https://t.co/UXljWAffGP
— 瑞麦丶 (@toyotuback66) January 18, 2026
Do you guys not care about protecting the artist?
toyotuback66
At the time of writing, no official statement has been released regarding the photo The controversy has left many fans questioning how such an interaction was allowed to happen, and whether stronger safeguards are finally overdue.