BLACKPINK's Rosé, amidst her whirlwind of appearances spanning from fashion weeks to the prestigious 2024 Oscars, found herself at the center of attention upon her return to Korea.
However, what began as a moment of excitement quickly turned somber as footage circulating online sparked concerns among netizens. After a considerable time abroad, anticipation among fans soared as news broke of Rosé's impending return to Korea.
As she emerged at Incheon International Airport, admirers couldn't help but marvel at her radiant presence. Yet, amidst the bustling airport scene, sharp-eyed netizens observed two individuals trailing closely behind her.
The Suspicious Encounter
Initially dismissed as fellow passengers navigating the airport's congestion, suspicions arose when the pair, seemingly accompanying Rosé, exhibited peculiar behavior.
Their hastened pace as Rosé approached fans, coupled with abandoning their luggage to pursue her through the throngs, raised red flags among onlookers.
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The Concerns Deepen
What started as a seemingly harmless encounter swiftly escalated into a cause for concern. As footage circulated, concerns mounted over the safety and well-being of the K-pop sensation.
Speculations ran rampant, with fears escalating that the unidentified individuals could potentially be sasaeng fans, a notorious phenomenon in K-pop culture.
BLINKs Voice Alarm
Echoing the growing unease, devoted fans of BLACKPINK, known as BLINKs, voiced their apprehensions.
the two people leaving their suitcases behind just to follow rosé???? 😭 pic.twitter.com/N8E97Lj0fu
— jr (@allmyloverosie) March 13, 2024
I ain’t reposting videos of rosé in the luggage lounge from that blonde stalker. She’s a serial offender & is literally in every airport video, pushing into the bodyguards trying to get to the idols. It’s wrong on so many levels! Not to mention purposely catching the same plane…
— Roses are Rosie (@MoreRosieLessMe) March 13, 2024
did that blond girl just dropped her luggage and ran after rosé??? WTF? pic.twitter.com/cOhvraG8Wp
— ria (@rosiesbitchxx) March 13, 2024
Reports surfaced of one of the individuals allegedly spotted during Rosé's previous airport arrivals, intensifying worries about persistent security breaches surrounding idol's return journeys.
Those 2 are obv sasaengs?? Why were they trying to be lowkey at first but ended up running too lmao pic.twitter.com/BMjA7XfXtW
— ͏͏͏͏͏͏ ayka 🫧 (@lesyeuxdelalis) March 13, 2024
not the blonde girlie that was walking behind hér with her suitcase just abandoning it and running after hér???? were they on same flight or...?? why did girlie just abandon her suitcase? 😭pic.twitter.com/OV7VeNR2AY
— sia ❄️ | fan (@lalisalovemme) March 13, 2024
The incident underscores the heightened vigilance surrounding the safety of K-pop idols amid fervent fan adoration. As instances of overzealous behavior persist, the need for robust security measures to safeguard idols from potential threats remains paramount.
In an era where social media amplifies such encounters, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by public figures in navigating the fine line between accessibility and security.
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Written by Cassidy Jones.
