“Potentially traumatize their idols…”
Koreaboo
13 minutes ago
Rookie group OURBIRTHDAY has sparked a wave of backlash for their new “kidnapping” content, with netizens voicing their concerns about this kind of prank.
OURBIRTHDAY | @OBD_offcl/X
OURBIRTHDAY started a new content series called HANG OUT.
During the video, the staff pretended to “kidnap” the members.
When the video was posted…
OURBIRTHDAY’s reaction to being kidnapped by their staff member
– They had no idea that they were going to film “OBD Hangout” they all froze in shock 🤣😭 pic.twitter.com/WWE3aGDFE7
— OURBIRTHDAY POPBASE (@obdpopbase) September 30, 2026
While some found it funny, it did spark a lot of criticism. Some thought that in 2026, it wasn’t the right kind of prank fans wanted and considering the dangers of being an idol, whether the members knew or not didn’t make it right or funny.
idk simulated kidnapping for content… I need jyp to not potentially traumatize their idols for content.
— julia 🌙 (@moonlunelle) September 30, 2026
when i said i wanted old kpop back i didn’t mean bring back all the heinous pranks who asked for this bro https://t.co/6piQSDsNcW
— dia🦄 (@angelixblue) October 1, 2026
kidnapping pranks in 2026… https://t.co/WnxhLd8zzf
— ִֶָ (@gllitzklub) October 1, 2026
Can we not do this https://t.co/X1hrlpNyg7
— 🍉 (@genderlessowo) September 30, 2026