aespa Winter Receives Death Threat Amid Mass Stabbing in Korea + SM Releases Statement

[T/W] Amid increasing stabbing incidents in South Korea, the global K-pop star aespa Winter also received a death threat from an unknown person, sparking concerns from MYs and other K-pop fans.

Here's how SM Entertainment handled the situation.

aespa Winter Becomes Target of Stabbing Attempt Amid Knife Rioters in South Korea

Currently, there is growing anxiety not only among citizens but K-pop fans as well due to the increasing series of stabbing incidents across Korea.

Numerous stabbing rampages occurred in the country from July 21 to August 3, which left several victims and injuries, not to mention the trauma it has been causing.

People can't help but express concerns and left comments such as:

  • "Can I live with this anxiety?"
  • "Fortunately, Winter is well guarded by the police at the airport."
  • "Please catch the blackmailer."
  • "Please punish the blackmailer severely and make sure there is no copycat crime again."

READ MORE: Here Are 3 REASONS aespa Winter Is Being Praised Among 4th-Gen K-pop Idols

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Written by Eunice Dawson.

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