Alarming Incident at Red Velvet Irene’s Fansign: Fan Reports Assault
A recent fansign event featuring Red Velvet’s Irene turned into a distressing ordeal for one attendee, as reports emerged of a disturbing incident involving a security guard. Allegedly, the guard engaged in inappropriate behavior during a search procedure, leaving the fan feeling violated.
The Disturbing Encounter
On December 9, a ReVeluv took to social media to share the harrowing experience faced by her friend, who is also a devoted Red Velvet fan. This unsettling incident occurred during Irene’s fansign event on December 7, 2024, hosted by Ktown4U. The fan was reportedly subjected to a thorough inspection due to suspicions of potentially hiding prohibited items, including a camera, prior to meeting the idol.
Details of the Incident
During the inspection, the security guard allegedly made unreasonable requests, prompting significant distress. One comment from the victim highlighted the invasive nature of the search: “He demanded me to roll up my sleeve even though it was already up to my elbow. He also told me to jump up and down.” Such demands raised serious red flags regarding the protocols in place for fan safety.
The victim further recounted that the guard asked for permission to touch her chest, which underscored the uncomfortable power dynamics at play. Fans often feel compelled to comply with security staff to avoid being removed from the event, creating a frightening situation where they may hesitate to express their discomfort.
I wrote a note before I went, but now they’re telling me to erase it before we even start. I understand that something bad happened, but I don’t know why the good fans have to suffer this much. It’s not just a penny or two, I spent a lot of money, so it’s so strange that they won’t even let me write down what I wanted to say. The fans were told not to write it on paper, so they wrote it on their palms pic.twitter.com/zyNQhKTdj4
— 땨늘털땨 (@aseultaku)
December 9, 2024
Community Reaction
The fallout from this incident has sparked widespread outrage among fans online. Many expressed solidarity with the victim while sharing their own unsettling encounters at fan events. There is growing frustration directed at SM Entertainment, with calls for the company to prioritize the safety and rights of fans attending their events.
i’m so done with that pathetic excuse of a company. they never stood up for irene or protected her from deepfakes (from other big companies mind you) nor harassment and threats and now they’re hiring security workers that sexually assaulted female fans? yeah y’all going to hell
— mer is like a flower (11/26) (@yerenation)
December 9, 2024
Conclusion
This incident raises crucial questions about fan safety at events and the responsibilities of event organizers to safeguard attendees. As the conversation continues to unfold, many fans hope for improvements in the protocols surrounding security measures at all entertainment gatherings.
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