A THE SERAPHINS The fansite is facing heavy criticism from the group’s fans for going too far.
Fan sites are an important part of K-Pop fandom culture as they provide other fans with unofficial but high-quality photographic content of the artists. But in recent years there have been heated debates about whether these fans often cross borders to get exclusive content. A LE SSERAFIM fan site has reignited these concerns with their recent photos of Eunuchsthe youngest member of the group.
KST, the Korean fan site, will be released on November 11th has published previews of some exclusive photos of Eunchae in London, where the group recently participated MTV European Music Awards (EMA). The photos, taken in London, showed the idol in a relaxed outfit, while shopping at a popular chain store. She seemed completely unaware that she had been clicked.
The account also posted a secretly shot video of Eunchae checking out purchased items while passers-by clearly look uncomfortable.
241111#Reserafini #LE_SSERAFIM #HongEuchae #Eunchae #HONGEUNCHAE pic.twitter.com/psufgEYNrB
— Cherish (@Cherish_hec) November 11, 2024
The member of LE SSERAFIM was not present in a public program, nor was it a professional event behind closed doors. The fact that the fansite tracked her down in London while she was simply shopping has raised serious concerns about a possible case of stalking. Since Eunchae is just 18 years old, the incident has fans even more worried.
fan site videos in Tescos. we have officially reached new levels of insanity. even the lady at the end was upset because she was literally recording someone buying stuff in the middle of the store ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ https://t.co/OnT0YVtRYq
—t (@eyeswons) November 11, 2024
Following her around a grocery store and taking a photo of everything she does isn’t being a fan, it’s being a stalker looking for help. https://t.co/93t2UgTlwu
— shots by YYO (@ShiraiToSKY) November 11, 2024
I really thought you were one of the best fansites but I guess not because why are you moving like a fucking stalker now https://t.co/v7TrdC2nZI
— Jihan (@katarinafied) November 11, 2024
look, isn’t this a private event???? he won’t perform nor at the airport so why are you taking photos 🤨 https://t.co/m0tYo5tKqg
— don’t worry 🥟 (@kcwsoojin) November 11, 2024
This incident has added to growing concerns about idols’ safety as some fans increasingly violate their privacy.