Are Chinese K-pop fans becoming a threat to airport security?
At least seven incidents of devotees disrupting operations at Beijing Capital’s Terminal 3 have been reported this year alone
They may be responsible for stealing millions of preteen hearts, but K-pop bands have recently been linked to a rather less romantic “crime” – causing huge delays at airports across China.
This year alone at Beijing Capital Airport’s Terminal 3 there have been at least seven reported incidents of impassioned fans of the squeaky clean popsters creating havoc in their bid to see and be seen with their idols, People’s Daily reported.
Earlier this month, more than a dozen fans of Nine Percent, a Chinese mainland-based K-pop band, barged through a boarding gate at the terminal in pursuit of their heroes.
Once on the plane, the besotted group forced their way into the first-class cabin where the boys were settling in for take-off.
The incident led to the flight being delayed by about two hours, the report said.
