A recent incident involving NCT Dream’s Chenle has caused a stir among fans and netizens after his behavior during a public appearance at Incheon International Airport was criticized. The NCT star — who was seen heading overseas for a schedule on February 14 — was reportedly not as engaged with fans as expected. The gesture led to some backlash.
According to a report from OSEN, Chenle briefly greeted fans upon arrival but quickly focused on his phone and made his way through the airport without much interaction. This behavior stood in contrast to the more attentive responses shown by his group members, who were seen engaging with the crowd.
The report claimed that some fans even looked disappointed as they had waited for hours to catch a glimpse of Chenle.
After stepping out of the car, Chenle briefly greeted fans before focusing on his phone as he walked through the airport.
Unlike the other members, he did not actively engage with the fans who had been waiting for him, sparking some debate. Some pointed out that it felt somewhat insincere, considering fans had waited for hours to cheer him on.
— OSEN
While these criticisms gained attention, many fans took to Instiz to defend the idol, stressing that celebrities, like anyone else, may not always be in the best mood or physical condition for public appearances. Netizens argued that expecting constant fan service from idols is unrealistic. They also pointed out that celebrities are human beings and deserve privacy and space when traveling, especially in busy, public environments like airports.
- “If you’re sulking, just go away for good. Why do people even follow them to the airport?”
- “Stop going to the airport. Why are people following them there?”
- “Journalists and fans should stop bombarding idols with questions while they’re walking through the airport. It’s already chaotic enough.”
- “He actually answered all the reporters’ questions that day, though.”
- “What even is this? LOL.”
What are your thoughts on the criticism?
Source: Instiz and OSEN
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