First-generation idol Click-B Kim Sang Hyuk gave a glimpse of how obsessive fans or also known as "sasaengs" acted during their time.
On March 28, Kim Sang Hyuk, a member of first-gen K-pop band Click-B appeared on the cable channel tvN STORY's "Free Doctor M."
Click-B Sang Hyuk Shares Anecdote with First-Gen Sasaengs
In the broadcast, the first-gen star who debuted in the 90s shared an anecdote of his encounter with sasaengs during their time.
In particular, in the K-pop scene, these kinds of fans are notorious for doing excessive things for their idols to an extent of making artists uncomfortable. They stalk and invade the idol's privacy.
Hong Hyun Hee then asked:
"The 1990s was a time when there were many enthusiastic fans (sasaeng), so there must be some special difficulties."
In regards to this, Kim Sang Hyuk shared:
"Our band practiced properly in the ensemble room, but our accommodation was the motel [...] At that time, fans were waiting in front of the accommodation 24 hours a day while checking our schedules."
While stalking K-pop idols is already painful and scary, Sang Hyuk surprised viewers when he revealed that fans even robbed them at their accommodations!
Kim Sang Hyuk added:
"So when we went out to the countryside, they robbed our accommodation. If you take something... you will take money, but they take my underwear I put out to wash."
The people in the studio reacted with astonished expressions and exclaimed:
"That's supposed to be more expensive?"
"Why would you get Click-B underwear?"
"What's more valuable when you empathize with fans?"
"It must have been scary."
Kim Sang Hyuk (News1)
The Click-B member then conveyed his reaction at that time, saying:
"I was really surprised. It's embarrassing if my underwear disappears... I don't know what the fans think, but don't you dislike the smell of underwear? But fortunately, my underwear doesn't have my name written on it."
Fortunately, the members were not harmed at that time as well, but it was still a scary experience!
Click-B Kim Sang Hyuk Current Status After Hiatus in 2005
Kim Sang Hyuk (News1)
Meanwhile, Kim Sang Hyuk is a first-generation idol who debuted in the group Click-B in 1999 and has appeared on various entertainment programs to continue his broadcasting activities.
However, he was criticized by the entertainment industry for a while due to drunk driving and a hit-and-run accident in 2005. Since then, Kim Sang Hyuk only appeared in a few broadcasting activities.
Kim Sang Hyuk (News1)
During his hiatus in the music scene, Kim pursued his career as a businessman by opening various stores selling steamed buns as well as arcades. Also, he is communicating with fans through his YouTube channel "지구인 김상혁" (Earthman Kim Sang Hyuk).
Kim Sang Hyuk former wife Da Ye (News1)
In 2019, he also announced his marriage to online shopping mall CEO Song Da Ye. However, after a year, Kim revealed their divorce due to irreconcilable differences.
