“I would have died of embarrassment.”
Koreaboo
One of the best parts of being a fan of K-Pop groups is the interactions between fans and idols. This happens in many different ways, but one of the most recent and widely researched ways is video calls or fan video signals.
Like their real-life counterparts, fans can chat with idols one-on-one but with more privacy as no other fans are physically present.
Some idols, like THE BOYZ’s Sunwoo, have attracted attention for their flirting during these events, and fans have some sort of response when it’s directed at them.
sunwoo kept asking OP to come closer and gave her a (virtual) kiss 😳 HELLO?!?!?! pic.twitter.com/rhEdx9okc9
— photo sunwoo (@sunwooarchive) August 15, 2021
Recently, an idol’s flirting attempts crashed and burned, causing him to go viral.
In 2020, group of guys The Kingdom (formerly known as KINGDOM) debuted with a royalty concept that followed from their comebacks until the most recent.
On December 29, a fan shared her video call with the group’s leader Thenwhich contained the caption “POV: When You Don’t Handle Fanservice Well”. In the clip, the fan shows Dann what appears to be embroidery she made herself to match, and each expresses disappointment that they didn’t get it done in time to wear it on the group’s tour.
Dann then says that “They’re like Spidey’s couple,” to which she replies “whatever that means.The idol seems a little surprised by her response, pausing before continuing the conversation.
Since then, the TikTok post of this clip has reached nearly one million views on TikTok, with a repost on X having just over 500 thousand.
@chuu_ingxgum 241214 June . slightly embarrassing the way my brain shuts down at every bit of fanservice #thekingdom #tkd #kingdom #kpop #kpopfypシ #fypシ #fyp #dann #더킹덤 #fancall #kpopfancall @TheKingDom_gfent
♬ original sound – kei
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?/?:62?/&-@- pic.twitter.com/fcQNizi2QX
— dolly ⁹⁹ 🥂 (@sieunistaken) December 31, 2024
Many shared their reactions to the clip, pointing out that Dann didn’t know how to handle a “normal” fan, referencing the numerous fan calls that go viral for the wrong reasons.
Fans of The KingDom have discussed other moments with Dann, proving that the idol is what some call a flirtatious “loser/loser.”[affectionate]”, and that this is not an atypical response from fans.
I’m afraid that’s exactly how it is 😔 https://t.co/C2KuzTapbg pic.twitter.com/zq2aQK2xOG
— I will love you forever 🎀🎭🦢👷♂️🍋🚩 (@certifiedbambam) January 3, 2025
They don’t know that Seungbo is a loser [affectionate] and it’s like this by default… https://t.co/YWdKpVn2Gp
— The Lama | ia (@rayofjahan) January 3, 2025
every time a non-kingme calls her rude my soul dies a little 😭 I promise you that’s exactly how it is https://t.co/jRsqn5iYYO
— em (u˃̣̣̣̣̣︿˂̣̣̣̣̣ u) missing hwon (@lemonopssum_) December 31, 2024
You can check out The KingDom’s most recent return below.
