NewJeans faced a terrifying and emotional ordeal at the airport after their return from the 9th Asia Artist Awards in Bangkok, Thailand, on December 27th.
As soon as they arrived at South Korea's airport, the group was swarmed by excited fans in a dangerous and chaotic situation.
The airport quickly turned into a frenzy with shouts and screams filling the air. Despite security’s efforts to protect the members, there were just too few guards to stop the overwhelming crowd.
Things took a frightening turn when one male fan broke through the barriers and rushed toward member Hyein, attempting to make physical contact with her.
The situation grew even more intense as fans continued to take photos, flashing their cameras right in the members' faces.
This overwhelming scene left member Hanni in tears, visibly shocked by the unexpected and aggressive fan behavior.
The footage of the incident quickly spread across online communities, sparking outrage among true Bunnies (NewJeans’ fandom), who expressed their concern over the safety of the members.
In response to the situation, Hanni later took to an unofficial account to reassure fans, saying, "I'm okay now! I'm so sorry for making you all worried! I really enjoy meeting Bunnies, but I hope we can interact in a way that doesn’t make anyone uncomfortable or cause dangerous situations. Please don’t rush things."
Despite the frightening ordeal, NewJeans had a successful night at the 9th Asia Artist Awards, taking home three trophies: 'Singer of the Year', 'Best Performance' and 'Best Artist.' Fans continue to show their support for the group, hoping for safer interactions in the future.
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