The line was clearly drawn.
Koreaboo
2 hours ago
Traditional in-person fan signs are the norm now again, following their suspension during COVID-19 protocols. Still, video fan signs or fan calls have continued, allowing fans worldwide to speak with their favorite idols.
These interactions can result in some pretty funny or cute viral moments; however, as of late, many moments have ranged from uncomfortable to downright offensive.
6 Of The Most Disrespectful K-Pop Fan Calls Of 2023
One video call with SEVENTEEN‘s Mingyu gained attention because of an “inappropriate” question and the idol’s response.
SEVENTEEN’s Mingyi
During a video call during SEVENTEEN’s “God of Music” promotions, Mingyu spoke with a fan who first asks if the idol would give her a Christmas present. After Mingyu asks what she wants, she asks to see his abs.
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Fan: Can Mingyu give me a Christmas present?
Mingyu: What do you want for Christmas?
Fan: Let me see your abs.
Mingyu laughed at her request before telling her no. As the fan attempts to question him, Mingyu hangs up the call, surprising her.
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Mingyu: You’re really funny. That’s a no. Bye~
Fan: Why? I mean honestly…[Mingyu hangs up] huh? What the heck?
As the call approached its’ end, a staff member could be heard saying, “time’s up.” While the call was beyond its time limit a possible reason for its ending during this moment, it ended more abruptly and suddenly than most usually do.
Fans have long hoped that idols would be able to end calls with participants who make them uncomfortable and are glad Mingyu was able to defend himself this way.
MINGYU THE MAN YOU ARE!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾now i just need all the other idols who get weirdos on fancalls to follow his lead and start hanging up on these people https://t.co/iRvYxxzgwu
— jai (@kuromijai) December 29, 2023
I hope more idols are able to start hanging up on all the people that make them feel uncomfortable https://t.co/FyvFtuqUHD
— 후프스 ♡ =^•~•^= 𝔯𝔞𝔦𝔫 𝔫𝔞𝔱𝔦𝔬𝔫 (@sannipurr) December 29, 2023
We need more idols hanging up on people during fancalls. They shouldn’t have to sit there and be uncomfortable 😭 https://t.co/ojuyg8HjaL
— 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡 (@softformingi) December 29, 2023
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