[TW: sexual harassment]
HYBE has apologized for the body search that occurred at &TEAM's fanmeeting, causing outrage on both the security measures and their official apology.
Here's what happened.
HYBE Apologizes After Backlash Regarding Body Searches at &TEAM's Fanmeeting
On July 9, HYBE LABELS JAPAN issued an apology for the security measures that transpired at &TEAM's fanmeeting.
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Meanwhile, netizens reacted negatively towards HYBE's official apology. Many stated how the apology lacked accountability, since the unexpected body search experienced by the attendees was deemed as "inappropriate" and even "sexual harassment."
Read their reactions below:
"They did fans dirty. They know that fans can take this to court, so they keep blaming them for the whole audio recording thing."
"What angers me is that their apology is trying to blame fans who are victims in the situation. HYBE should be sincerely apologizing, but it seems that they're finding a way out."
"This apology is sh**, I don't understand why fans ended up being sexually harassed despite spending a lot on their favorite artists."
"What kind of apology is this? You should apologize for lacking consent."
"Body searches for security measures? They should be taken to court as a lesson."
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