Minseo, a member of the K-Pop Fantasy Boys group, aroused a widespread concern after fans noticed that he used a hand gesture recognized internationally as a rescue signal for domestic abuses during a recent live streaming.
The gesture-mostrava the palm put the thumb and bending the fingers on the thumbs created during the Covid-19 pandemic as a silent way for the victims to ask for help in video calls.
In the now viral clip, the hand movement of Minseo appeared casual, but the attentive spectators quickly identified it as a signal of help. This is not the first time that such a gesture has been seen among the members of the group; According to reports, Hanbin, another member, made the same sign during the appearance of a musical show.
The accident led to a flow of concerns by the fans, who took social media a ask for immediate action By the Fantasy Boys agency, PocketDol Studio. Supporters are using hashtags and widely share the video to increase awareness, urging the company to face the situation and guarantee the safety of the members.
The signal they sent to us was strong and clear to the point that it was not intentional. Please read and share the thread below
The one who sent the signal in the 2 videos that I attached are the fantasy boys Minseo and Hanbin, who participated in project 7 last year https://t.co/ofgqfk2vtz pic.twitter.com/c0cz1vcmm0
– Node (@Jymyang) May 3, 2025
By adding to the alarm, the fans indicated Several messages Posted by Minseo and other members on fans’ communication platforms. In these messages, Minseo described hearing “not ok” and “overwhelmed”, while Sungmin shared that his days were “without stopping” and “difficult”. Hanbin was also seen performing in a musical show only one day after his grandfather’s death, with relationships that affirmed that he was Data only three days to grierate.
The concerns about the well -being of the group have increased for some time. According to reports, the fans were notified to the pause of the Kaeden member only with indirect means, such as the places of other members and the notices of the shop, rather than the official statements. There are also statements that some members have been required to continue promotional activities while they are not good.
Starting now, the agency has not issued an official declaration relating to the rescue signals seen during live streaming.
Fantasy Boys was formed through the MBC survival reality show of 2023 “Fantasy Boys”, in which competitors all over the world competed for a place in the final formation under the study of Pocketol.
