K-pop star Rain found himself at the center of online discussions after a misunderstanding with a deaf fan during his concert in Taipei went viral, prompting the singer to issue a public apology.
The incident occurred at Rain’s concert at Taipei Arena, where he was actively inciting the crowd and encouraging fans to sing and dance together. While scanning the front row, Rain noticed a fan who was filming him with her phone instead of participating. He called her on the spot, asking why she wasn’t dancing.
The fan attempted to explain by pointing to her ears and saying something, but Rain seemed unable to understand her response. He continued to urge her to sing along and even did a countdown, but the situation remained unresolved. Rain eventually walked away, visibly frustrated, a moment that was later captured and shared widely online.
The following day, the fan took to Threads to explain what happened, tagging Rain in her post. He revealed that he had a hearing impairment and could not fully hear or understand what Rain or the interpreter was saying at the time. She also shared that she doesn’t use sign language and is concerned about it his reaction may have seemed rude or disrespectful.
Rain later saw the post and personally responded with an apology. He admitted it he hadn’t realized she was deaf and recognized that his behavior at the time had not been considerate enough. Notably, Rain also mentioned this the day he shared his explanation was her birthday, wishing her a happy birthday and sincerely thanking her for attending his concert.
The singer he described the incident as a valuable learning experience and promised to be more considerate and attentive to fans with disabilities in future performances. While some netizens questioned the timing of his apology, the majority praised Rain for taking responsibility and addressing the situation head on with humility.
The episode has since sparked wider online conversations about inclusion and awareness at large-scale concerts, with many applauding the positive outcome and mutual understanding that followed.
Sources: Koreaboo
