BTS’s V faces fan safety backlash after chaotic airport crowd nearly causes falls
BTS’s V sparked controversy on July 4 during his first overseas schedule since military discharge. As he headed to a CELINE fashion show, massive crowds at the airport created a dangerous situation. Fans overwhelmed the space, with at least one person reportedly falling.
Netizens quickly noticed V’s concerned reaction when he saw a fan fall amid the chaos. Some pointed out that V himself almost lost his balance in the crowd.
Fans shared clips showing how out of control the airport became, with dozens of reporters and fans crowding V’s path. Many appealed to others to keep distance and consider safety.
As V boarded his flight, he posted on Weverse urging fans to be careful:
ARM, you know, right?
It’s dangerous~
Let’s make sure we’re safe next time~
The message gained mixed reactions. Some found it embarrassing that V had to warn fans, arguing situations like this shouldn’t arise. Others praised V’s caring attitude and repeated calls for fan safety at airports.
“If you are going on airpot please make distance today crowd was out of control give him space to walk there are already 30-40 reporters on his face. not only you but taehyung will get hurt” – Twitter user
“Taehyung wrote this message on Weverse because the people at the airport did fall down while taking his pics & videos I know they were excited to see him but one should also respect his personal space & everyone’s safety too. Taehyung is so caring ” – Another fan
This incident has reignited ongoing debates around airport security and how idol safety is handled amid fan excitement. The #Taehyung airport situation continues drawing attention as fans and netizens monitor the fallout closely.
