K-pop idols are constantly followed by fans in both public and private spaces.
I JUST SAW KARINA IN PARIS 😭😭😭😭 photo.twitter.com/9IoC7gOZBG
— ANTO (@929SELFISH) July 2, 2023
In many cases, fans may ask for an autograph or a photo and, even though they want to sign, security and staff tell them not to for various reasons, including safety.
the security guard came out apologizing to the fans and explaining that the arrival and greeting point for those on leave from work has been moved outside the parking lot fence, for security reasons. The fans explained to Joy that they made a promise with their pinky 🥹photo.twitter.com/FvcgEQNmnn
— t (@joyisthetics) August 16, 2023
The general rule in K-Pop is to avoid autograph requests in public spaces and should be requested during official fan events. While there are always exceptions, this is the standard that most fans try to uphold.
Signing Autographs at Transformers One Premiere 240917#Yuqi #rainy season #松雨奇 photo.twitter.com/ZvR9vjojQJ
— GZB_UqiUkkikki_2YEON💜 (@RunBabyRunnnnnn) September 18, 2024
On September 20, a post from the online community attracted a lot of attention for Aespa KarinaHis adorable way of having to “refuse” to sign autographs for fans.
Fans found it hilarious that he always made the same face when he couldn’t sign for them.
She recently made a “sorry” face when she failed to sign for fans during Milan Fashion Week.
Korean internet users could clearly see how disappointed she felt for not being able to accept fans’ requests.
- “Cute.”
- “Even his gestures look computer-generated.”
- “Cute lolol.”
- “Her forehead is doing its best to express how sorry she is. So cute.”
- “Wait, she’s so cute.”
- “She seems genuinely sorry.”
- “Cute.”
- “So adorable.”
- “She’s really trying her best to show she’s sorry lol.”
But honestly, how can you not smile after seeing her like this!