Stalker at restroom stop for K-pop’s WayV angers boy band members and their fans
- Members of K-pop group WayV took to social media to complain about a fan who tried to photograph them on the way to a restroom
- Obsessive fans, known as sasaeng, have long been a problem in the K-pop industry, which relies on fan adulation
Followers of South Korea-based boy band WayV trended the phrase “protect WayV” worldwide on Twitter after members of the band expressed frustration at obsessive fans – including one who allegedly tried to take photos of them on their way to a restroom.
Several members of WayV turned to Bubble, a paid fan-oriented app where artists can talk directly with fans, to post photos and posts related to obsessive fans who invade their privacy.
“Everyone,” wrote band member Lucas. “I was filming and suddenly this person arrived.” He shared a picture of an individual standing by a taxi on the side of a snowy road, seemingly being approached by a member of the band’s staff.
“I’m really angry. I’m sorry everyone. For suddenly being like this.”
Other members of the group posted about similar frustrations, and Kun, who acts as WayV’s leader, expressed outrage over the fan taking photos when the members were heading to the restroom. “That’s enough!” he wrote, and posted images of the same fan appearing to use a zoom lens to apparently take pictures of the group.