How far can you go as a fan? In online communities and SNS, a Filipino teenager went viral after it was reported that she stole more than 2 million PHP (36,000 USD) from her grandmother, just to buy K-pop merchandise.
Story About K-pop Fan Stealing 2M From Family Becomes Hot Topic
"Bea," who was introduced by her friends to K-pop added:
"There's this satisfaction whenever I successfully pulled the photocard of the idol I desired."
As per a recent count, the total of Bea's purchased merch amounted to P2.7 million (about 49k USD). The teenager will undergo counseling and her collection will also be sold via online live selling to recover the money they have lost.
How Filipino K-pop Fans Are Reacting Following Bea's Story
As of March 7, K-pop fandoms are initially helping "Bea's" Twitter shop, to sell her precious collection items.
However, there are a lot of fans who raised their brows that the story is actually scripted, then "exposing" that Bea's family is actually using the sentiments of K-pop fans to grow their K-pop merchandise business.
DO NOT BUY FROM @kpopjagiyaph ‼️
— jay best boy (@nocontextpjs) March 7, 2023
this is all planned. here’s the recent post of Des Batas, Bea’s sister, 5 days ago, before airing the episode of KMJS. #CANCELKPOPJAGIYAPH pic.twitter.com/rhlpe1lIZG
On top of this, people began to show skepticism if the family is really not wealthy after finding out that they are actually living a rather luxurious lifestyle before the episode.
As of the writing, the Philippine television show which featured the story is yet to release its position on these claims.
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Written by Eunice Dawson.
