In a recent video call event organized by THE BOYZ for fans who purchased their second full-length Japanese album "Delicious," one particular interaction has sparked attention and discussion.
The incident involved THE BOYZ member New, whose response to a fan's request during her allocated 15 seconds left many viewers surprised.
The BOYZ's New Faces Backlash as He Declines Aegyo Request from Fan
A video clip from the event quickly gained traction across various social media platforms and online communities due to New's reaction. In the video, a Japanese fan can be heard asking New to perform aegyo, a popular Korean gesture characterized by playful and cute actions.
New responded by stating that he did not know how to do aegyo, leading the fan to make the request twice more, only to be turned down each time.
The incident generated a wave of disappointment among netizens, who expressed their dissatisfaction with New's lack of fan service.
Critics argued that even a simple gesture like a finger heart or suggesting an alternative action, such as singing, would have sufficed.
"Then you should be mad at him. Why are you mad at us.. What's his name..."
"It really burns me that I just hung on for 15 seconds..."
"If you don't want to be an idol, don't do it. Fans think it's an ATM."
"But this isn't a ticket that costs hundreds of dollars. It must have been in front of you?) At first, it was read as if I was not a person who was not fluent in English.."
"If that's the case, shouldn't that member ask the agency not to do a fan sign?Isn't it too much to do that only to fans who are thoroughly loyal while not being able to talk to the agency? It's a company that made it work, but why did you say that to the customer..."
"It's not like you can have a great conversation for 15 seconds, and it's obvious that you'll make such a cute pose or expression..."
"omg.."
New's honest response in the interview had previously disappointed some fans, although others interpreted it as a playful remark and believed that he generally expressed deep affection for his fans, the Bs.
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