RIIZE's Wonbin disgusted by RUDE fans! Red Velvet's Wendy begs fans to stop sending protest trucks!

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RIIZE has been mobbed at the airport and Wonbin's reaction left many fans shocked as he was extremely displeased with their behavior - and rightfully so! What's more, Red Velvet's Wendy asked fans to stop sending protest trucks and emails to SM Entertainment as it doesn't do any good.
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[@kookielit]

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[@maarshiexcryxx]

people who harass idols on airports should be given a fine to pay. this is harassment. what they are doing is illegal and disguisting. if you cant respect your idol's privacy and space DONT call yourself a fan

[@orionyes5086]

PREACHHH!!!!!

[@cvyyjg]

They should ban these airport events all together, hell make it illegal. Sorry but there are regular people sometimes with Kids taking planes too. It's so annoying to see how everyone in the kpop game ( idols, labels, fans, journalists...) think the world revolve around them. It's litteraly a public nuisance.

[@CottidaeSEA]

​@@cvyyjg It's not really possible to ban it, their schedules are public, it's easy to see if they are going somewhere by plane and the fans will just stand there and wait until the artists arrive. Of course, airport security should try to disperse the crowd and get them to leave if they have no business at the airport, but that's actually something quite difficult to achieve and it's not illegal for them to be there, so police can't interfere either.

[@AUGHHHHHBBG]

Right. Like I been at an airport while an idol came before but even then most fans just waved high and welcomed them to our city 😭😭 Before anyone ask btw I wasn’t even planning I was getting off a flight and someone screamed the idol name

[@zimzalabim6162]

It’s called public ppl are aloud to do what they want to do

[@JiaPia3]

People are saying they want the bodyguards to be more aggressive, but when they are, there’s this whole scandal about it. People need to make up their minds.

[@yeol174]

Yeah, like a bodyguard could lose their job if they are too aggressive without serious reason (if there’s no threat to artist’s health or life).

[@taeyongsredboot]

or those same people who are sitting at home on their bed should stfu and let people handle their jobs bc it isn't their life

[@TohruHonda26]

i mean do yall want the bodyguards to let fans through and invade the artists space??? if you watch some other videos they are aggressive because those dumb girls are way to dang close to the idols. regardless the idols are tramatized enough

[@jasmineuelese730]

this

[@fierriefiles]

I miss it when Kpop is all about music and everything else is secondary. Now KPOP is all about money-making, visuals, fancams or being pretty without substance. Today's kpop is all about bashing. 😂😂

[@BEcauseILoveYooh]

You ain't lying. It's not about talent anymore. Most of the time it's all about a pretty face and what's marketable

[@nonamenosurname6127]

Kpop is more about visuals right now. Albums are not CD or vinly but photocards and posters of idols. kpop fans buy albums not to listen to songs of their favorite groups but instead to collect their pictures.

[@unhealow]

Since when kpop was all about music ?? The essence of kpop is hiring marketable idols with pretty faces singing catchy songs to sell tons of shit around the persona they play. It was ALWAYS about money-making and never really about art bro. I'd say nowadays is focusing on talent more than ever before.

[@BEcauseILoveYooh]

@@unhealow "talent more than ever" have you seen the weak vocalists that are out there now that are considered main vocalists in their group? Now I'm not saying there aren't some gems cause they are but it's mostly not

[@unhealow]

@@BEcauseILoveYooh I was talking about people actually caring about them being good. The idols being talented or not was not the point of my statement. Idols were never meant to be talented to begin with. The whole point was for them to be idolized so they could sell. What I'm saying is that nowadays having just a pretty face or being entertaining is not enough to make the cut anymore. They actually have to be skilled otherwise they're being bashed and this is fairly new as it wasn't like this before

[@pssoeun898]

People missed completely Wendy's intentions with the comment. The context of it was that fans should use their money to buy themselves things for their comfort and not to spend it on her/the group. She's been constantly outspoken about how she's against bulk buying albums and such actions. She's taking care of your purse damn it!

[@ro-zeea.8734]

Haters are just finding things to throw hate at her. "Stupid is stupid does..." Forest Gump

[@Chloemegan]

I feel so bad for Itzy, they work so hard to give us their best. They’re one of my favourite groups and this comeback was one of my favourites ❤

[@nananobody]

agreed, so many bangers on that album!

[@enooeeelelee_]

I wish bulk-buying was banned everywhere. It's stressful and expensive for fans, horrible for the environment, and leads to situations like with ITZY. It also affects music show voting results which is unfair to artists, groups and soloists.

[@pr8941]

real, it also affects end of year awards

[@DannieJulapz]

💯

[@SOOJINSOK]

Fr idk how people think it's just fine

[@ayyuna7067]

People really need to respect idols and keep their distance like if you acc so excited to see them and care for them stay back and give em space honestly. Anton was so sweet to see if his bodyguard was okay

[@brandonm6231]

I absolutely love Itzys songs Untouchable and Mr Vampire are still stuck in my head on repeat I th7nm this was an amazing comeback

[@KingKikikoi]

Did you buy it to support the girls is the question

[@Neo-Queenserenityt2l]

​@@KingKikikoi I'd love to but I'm saving for holiday so I gotta support them by streaming the album on Spotify

[@maarshiexcryxx]

one of itzys best cb

[@drewkpop3696]

I bought it, haven't received it yet, dunno if American sales count, but I think Untouchable is one of Itzys best, and they have a lot of great ones!

[@ItsJustAdam2]

@@KingKikikoiyou can support by streaming aswell 🤡

[@ETanishkaLolage]

Seunghan should come back

[@KingKikikoi]

Don’t hold your breath 🤭

[@faeriegraver]

​@@KingKikikoiyeah, he should come back... But I really, *really* don't have any faith in SM.

[@shivalikumari7117]

I miss him so much 😢. It's hard to see them as 6.RIIZE is 7.

[@ETanishkaLolage]

@@faeriegraver yeh chances seem very low we don't want to loose another member due to such alligations

[@mimydiallo]

Hum yes please

[@yeol174]

SM really pissing me off recently, they show no respect towards Seunghan as one of their artists, wouldn’t be surprised if the alleged legal actions against people who invaded his privacy were discontinued or forgotten, though I hope it won’t end like that. About the mobbing situation, I know normal fans want and encourage bodyguards to show no mercy to those who invade artist’s space, but it’s not that simple. They can’t be aggressive, they can’t be too harsh (except if someone was a serious threat to the artists health or life) because fans pushed away could easily file a complaint or something and get the bodyguards fired. Some fans see no issues with violence used against sasaeng fans but it’s not allowed to just hit people, you know… no matter what your profession is. So it's still a problem that needs to be solved by fans themselves (they need to get a hold of themselves).

[@random_videos896]

Is there a possible way of passing our concerns to SM

[@yeol174]

@@random_videos896 they have this kwangya portal/site for fans to issue anything important concerning their idols (like defamation or sth) but I have no idea how this works (and most likely it needs to be done in Korean). Also, since the whole issue was probably recognized by the company from fan’s request through this platform I doubt it’s helpful enough. I other means are something like protest trucks (but previously in the video it said why sending them might not be the best sometimes). So, in conclusion, I have no idea… sorry

[@ro-zeea.8734]

I have an easy fix...have a separate entry way for high profile individuals or groups. Also have the companies stop posting flight information to the public. Simple...if people don't know they won't show up. It's just a safety issue. Some people are crazy. You never know what Some crazy person is capable of doing if they are delulu enough.

[@wHiPpEdFoRJeOnJuNgKoOk]

Aggressive fans who have got no respect for their idol. They need to follow their Idols example and behave appropriately, the idols don't deserve to be treated badly by their so called fans, they are human too

[@ro-zeea.8734]

Although I agree with you here's the my take on it. For some fans liking or even buying merch or anything gives them this sense of entitlement when it comes to the artist. They think because they purchased something they get a say or dictate how the artist should act, talk, conduct themselves, as if they own them. That my friend is a mental issue. Some people have that loose screw in the head.

[@luckavolejnikova1392]

Itzy just had weird and kinda non-sense marketing strategy... releasing all the solos before album drops and showing off most of the songs on the album is a good way how to make people say "I don't need it, I've already heard most of it" :)

[@brittanym9266]

Not to mention the solo songs were extremely short. Personally, that was kinda disappointing for me. Maybe others loved it, but I wasn’t a fan.

[@izzme5204]

​@@brittanym9266only the MV was short, if you hear the album all of them are over 3 minutes

[@brittanym9266]

@@izzme5204 interesting. Weird way to promote them then. Definitely didn’t help to approach it that way.

[@izzme5204]

@@brittanym9266 yeah I was listening to the solos on the album and realised some parts I never heard and noticed all of them were over 3 minutes compared to the MVS😂

[@MagnitudeReviews]

The solos were also all under 2 minutes. That's not a solo track imo. That's a teaser.

[@sur_un_nuage]

the end of bulk buying is a good thing, i wouldn’t be mad if my faves numbers went down knowing full well that the reason isn’t a decline in popularity or lack of success but just the end of a bad trend, i know this would hurt the pockets of companies which can have negative effects but i wanna look at the bigger picture

[@ro-zeea.8734]

​@@crazycarrollcrew2 isn't mass buying though. I think they are talking about coo coos buying more than 10+ my thing is if I'm buying, let's say 2 like you, my thought would be 1 for the car and 1 for the house. That way if someone still one I still have one extra lol. But 10+? Unless you're buying in bulk and resell it online for a bigger profit? Some people do that sadly.

[@kjkqdnkjqd-ji3ed]

TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Itzy's low album sales explained 2:13 Wendy asks fans to stop sending protest trucks (1) 3:25 sponsor break 4:46 Wendy asks fans to stop sending protest trucks (2) 6:37 Seunghan saga continues 7:36 Riize gets mobbed once again thank me later :D

[@dania3794]

Thanksssssssss

[@pr8941]

Honestly, it's pretty sad that mass buying is so important for fans, I once saw a fan who told me she bought 20 copies of an album! Imagine that, it's great if you have money and want to buy all the editions but if you're mass buying JUST to help your favs you're not thinking properly. Fans mass buying album messes up award show & music show voting and it's terribly unfair to the artists. I hope people understand that, it's stupid that not selling a million albums is called 'flopping', there is no way all of those sales are genuinely all those fans wanting to buy that album as they like the music. It's okay for itzy to sell 300,000 it's such a huge number to be honest!

[@jiminwithluvv]

PREACH

[@dns0095]

People complain to fandoms and companies about buying albums in bulk because it can end up being trash but People also complain that sales are dropping? Like pick a side

[@lunaskye621]

I feel like bodyguards are in a weird middle these days. If they’re too rough, it’ll look bad to fans and if they aren’t first enough, they’ll still get criticised. I think the members just looked a mix of dazed and scared. It’s sad that people act this unhinged.

[@ro-zeea.8734]

As I keep saying there's an easy fix. Have a separate entry way for high profile groups or individuals. And have the companies stop posting the flight schedules of the artists. That's just a safety issue. It only takes one incident, for someone, to get seriously hurt or (God forbid) killed. Crazy hormonal fans will never respect "space".

[@angel_t3338]

I will say it time and time again. If you go to the airport to see your idol, you are a saesang! These groups of people are putting the idols, their guards, and innocent people in danger for being there and causing these crowd rushes. They should be fined by the government or banned from fandoms for causing problems.

[@ro-zeea.8734]

It is a safety issue to the artist and to the airport. I propose for ICN to have a entry way for high profile individuals or groups. Have all companies stop posting the flight schedules of the groups or individuals. It will take one scary incident. Not all crazies are nice and want to take pictures. Some crazies are their to do harm as well. The scary thing is you can't tell from just looking at them. Personally I think the bodyguards should do whatever it takes to keep the artist safe. If you don't want to get hurt don't come close. Artist also need to stop accepting things from fans as they walk by. That's just asking for trouble. Who knows what's in those envelopes, flowers or stuffed animals. Airports aren't a runway show or parade.

[@AUGHHHHHBBG]

I agree. Like I been at an airport before when an idol came but that was accidentally and even then their was fans grabbing the girls hair 😭

[@kiki13451]

@@AUGHHHHHBBGyeah like I get if you’re just at the airport going somewhere but like fans showing up to see them and then leaving (or getting on the plane?) like??? How do they even find out the location

[@AUGHHHHHBBG]

@@kiki13451 that like it's weird

[@Romy-90]

Don't care what anyone says - Itzy's comeback is great and the songs are such bops! 🙌

[@Ponyobean]

Wonbin’s reaction was totally understandable

[@alexaismad]

Wonbin 🧡🤗

[@Ponyobean]

@@alexaismad got it🎀

[@imegacameplz]

Ponyooooooo

[@neverlandtodisney]

For the Itzy album sales, I think that part of the decline in album sales can be contributed (in part, very slightly) to the album not yet available on Amazon and Target in the US. I wanted to buy the album on release day but my local Target said the album was still on pre-release and wouldn't be released until over a month later.

[@40noodle]

wonbin is right

[@nnn9854]

I don't get why SM is punishing Seunghan instead of sueing and going after the weirdos who released private photos of him when he was most likely a minor. It's a literal crime and SM is doing nothing once again and repeating history by letting their idols suffer just like they didn't protect Taeyong with the bullying rumours when he first debuted and Yeri with all the hate she got at only 16.

[@edoardorivera4119]

Now the new ceo disrespect towards Seunghan for not reason

[@WonxMochi_xo]

And there is starship who sued that utuber who made non sense videos about ive and wonyoung

[@z00merang18]

Honestly now that a law was passed to keep trainees from being forced to get ps and diet another law should also be made to protect idols from sasaengs bc it's not gonna stop before someone will be seriously injured. Wonbin was really relatable with his expressions

[@banana-ws2fn]

the law is only for minors not all trainees

[@z00merang18]

@@banana-ws2fn well most of the trainees are minors so it's still beneficial

[@spark-zg1vz]

And only in seoul

[@ihatemonday6673]

***Sa-saeng✔ NOT Sae-sang❌

[@ro-zeea.8734]

Easy fix...have a separate entry for high profile individuals or groups. And have the companies stop posting the flight information and schedule to the public. To me is a airport security issue. And airports are not runways or showcases.

[@random_videos896]

We really NEED Seunghan back

[@shivalikumari7117]

Ya we need seunghan in RIIZE.

[@kimjoan2887]

So true ✨✨

[@myaeism]

literally kinghan

[@demonslayer4951]

No

[@shivalikumari7117]

@@demonslayer4951 why?

[@addy8078]

Let's keep in mind that ITZY's previous album had about 20 versions, while "Born to Be" has 3

[@BEcauseILoveYooh]

It's freaking ridiculous how Wendy clearly says to stop sending trucks and emails and yet these idiots try to turn it around like she's trying to hide something. Shut the hell up and do what you're told to do or not do. You don't know the harm you may be causing but the idols themselves do

[@celeste7987]

Listened to the actual clip of Wendy on KPOP Junkee and it didn't sound like "begging" or "very serious." She doesn't want fans to send trucks or emails, but her tone is still casual. Lol

[@calzonexiv]

About the RIIZE situation, tell me if I'm getting this right. Someone made a false expose on this specific member, was caught and confessed to it being fabricated....but the company kicked him out regardless?

[@SGS317]

Seunghan? He hasn’t been kicked out(hope so) , he’s on indefinite hiatus.

[@RosiePosiee05]

Basically his ‘scandal’ is he had a girlfriend pre debut , got caught smoking and someone misinterpreted a private livestream and someone spread bad false accusations but later backtracked when sm said they would take legal action. Literally he just got his privacy exposed which is so fucked and that is pretty much all why he is on hiatus. Also he apologised twice, the whole situation makes me so angry, literally half is that he had a life before becoming an idol!?

[@calzonexiv]

@@SGS317I don’t know, seems odd they’re erasing this poor guy from everything if it’s just a hiatus, though I’m not familiar with how they work in the Kpop community. Just seems more and more that they cut him out and are hoping people will forget.

[@calzonexiv]

@@RosiePosiee05wait so this WHOLE thing was over him having a girlfriend and smoking when he was a trainee and not affiliated with a group yet??? In addition to someone spreading false Information??? wtf o.o I legit feel bad for the guy.

[@missb9103]

Why would anyone spend their hard earned salary on a truck to a company about anything? You are a fan. You don't control anything. Stay in your lane.

[@eeshak.1891]

It's almost impossible for ITZY to make a solid comeback now coz now just the loyal fans of the group are being with them wholeheartedly. Imagine such a group in previous generations, would have got disbanded now by their agencies. They are riding on the pioneers of gen 4 sail boat since so long. JYP gen 4 isn't digestible ❤

[@erickacornu774]

To say that it's impossible for Itzy to make a good comeback in the first place is false. Because it’s their best album. Second, if the sales are not significant, it is because of the poor management of their new album. Plus the fact that Lia isn't there adds another factor. More than 7 mv is too much, not everyone can steam because the individual is lazy and prefers this concentrated on one or three mv. So what I think is that Itzy needed a comeback like this to show their ability. I think Itzy's popularity will return with Lia's return. To say that Itzy is based solely on these fans is false, otherwise the agency would not give them a world tour. What I think more is that the agency wanted to make a new album before the world tour and de facto have more money. Because for him he assumed that the tour would serve as promotion in my opinion. Except that first of all JYP should seriously take into consideration these old artists (Twice, Skz and Itzy) these groups who tour the label. JYP will have to seriously change strategy because otherwise Itzy will not return to the agency

[@nillabean215]

bulk buying as a trend should be a crime.

[@s3ungwann]

Wendy made me click lol

[@zimzalabim6162]

Jennie made me click ❤

[@s3ungwann]

@@zimzalabim6162 jennie isn't even on the thumbnail huh

[@WonxMochi_xo]

​@@s3ungwannloll 🤣🤣🤣

[@CARL_093]

I cannot blame stats like him on aggressive fans

[@dianaosazenaye1313]

He human can we blame him?

[@demonslayer4951]

​@@dianaosazenaye1313 fans are human too that's y they call fans

[@maarshiexcryxx]

39 SECOND AFTER PUBLICATION, I AM SPEED

[@oof994]

Wendy as always caring for fans 💙🩵

[@eyebrowstj]

One of the many reasons why Wendy is my female ult bias in kpop!

[@remuspierre7573]

Awesome Awesome

[@CringePatrol]

Seems like reveluvs are the issues, not SM XD

[@myaeism]

about the whole riize bodyguard situation.. im gonna need some female bodyguards because then it would be an equal fight.. netizens say they want these bodyguards to push fans but then get mad when they actually do and say they're being "aggressive" for no reason..

[@sage_candle789]

Sasaeng needs to grow up.

[@blacktan.official]

Long short story about ITZY's *dOwNfAlL* : fans wanted to prove JYP wrong as many speculated that Lia going on hiatus was intentional move from them to test howthe group of only DANCING member will perform on sales and stuffs but Lia being missed from the picture obviously had a major effect on the group image and reputation so " ITZY can't do shit without Lia, ITZY = OT5" JYPe take notes pleaset

[@pr8941]

Lia's on hiatus because of health issues, wdyem by intentional? Do you even have any proof?

[@KingKikikoi]

Lia has multiple health hiatus, she is clearly going through something let’s not speculate. I think JYP is doing what’s best to let her rest and actually let the other girls continue than being locked up in a dungeon. What would you prefer?

[@erickacornu774]

To say that it's impossible for Itzy to make a good comeback in the first place is false. Because it’s their best album. Second, if the sales are not significant, it is because of the poor management of their new album. Plus the fact that Lia isn't there adds another factor. More than 7 mv is too much, not everyone can steam because the individual is lazy and prefers this concentrated on one or three mv. So what I think is that Itzy needed a comeback like this to show their ability. I think Itzy's popularity will return with Lia's return. To say that Itzy is based solely on these fans is false, otherwise the agency would not give them a world tour. What I think more is that the agency wanted to make a new album before the world tour and de facto have more money. Because for him he assumed that the tour would serve as promotion in my opinion. Except that first of all JYP should seriously take into consideration these old artists (Twice, Skz and Itzy) these groups who tour the label. JYP will have to seriously change strategy because otherwise Itzy will not return to the agency

[@OfficialSakamoto]

There was bodyguards that would use their force, for example: The bodyguard of Boynextdoor. When he used force, people started to complain "how it wasn't right", "he shouldn't use much force on her", "He's too aggressive." People were also blaming BND and got the bodyguard in trouble for it, when he's just doing his job. Space is Space. So when there's no bodyguard like him and this stuff keeps happening, they all complain again. How do they expect to keep their artist protected, when they all complain??? Makes no sense.

[@Sparksandmelons]

Last time seeing you videos, honestly, a comercial only in two minutes? Hell no

[@alexaaa20000]

Sm is really annoying me lately no actually their pissing me off majorly they do not care for their idols or fans....its ridiculous

[@edoardorivera4119]

So glad then Sm entertainment began so downfall after LSM left

[@WonxMochi_xo]

​@@edoardorivera4119who is lsm ??

[@edoardorivera4119]

@@WonxMochi_xo LSM is Lee Sooman

[@WonxMochi_xo]

@@edoardorivera4119 ohh sorry and thank u 💞

[@demonslayer4951]

I feel bad for Itzy. Their fandom went to Gidle, Le Sserafim & Newjeans 💀💀

[@yomarysanchez6263]

I’m starting thinking those groups that sale 5 million of albums and have 5 streams and their music are nowhere to be found. Those fraudulent sales should be ban by billboard.

[@JWA028]

Wendy is right, it's their 10th anniversary ffs, they aren't rookies anymore. People want honesty coming from idols but once some of them speak real they get mad.

[@spectral__]

I wish airports would tighten their security to prevent these issues. Nevermind the idols having their own bodyguards. Airports should not allow anyone inside unless they have a flight booked for that day or work there.

[@TheMultiStanKpopFan]

Riize is 7. Again, SM is saving me some money by not supporting their label anymore. Other labels are getting my money now!

[@BruhImAGirl]

It’s like Seunghan is blamed for being on a hiatus, remember 2nd gen? 3rd gen pre debut rumours? When every other idol had a juicy pre debut rumour or low quality photo? Those were the times

[@riffgroove]

The members of Red Velvet are all muli-millionaires. They're doing just fine.

[@preciouslyunhinged]

I have not yet seen a truck sent to companies for a legit or good reason..atleast abt groups I follow... the whole enhyphen or seventeen etc...trucks sent always ask for sth ridiculous...

[@WonxMochi_xo]

Yeah those k engenes sent truck just to remove the female dancers 😭 that was the best and unique part of the song. they were all so pretty and talented especially jungwon's partndr

[@RedFro95]

There should be a rule about hanging around an airport when you're not there to catch a flight. They're loitering, harassing people, and causing a disturbance. That deserves some jail time.

[@lolita960]

Finalllyyy someone opened their mouth and stated that groups aren’t the little victims fans think they are. Especially when it comes to SM it’s always SM this SM that but like y’all don’t realise some people in those groups aren’t even passionate about music and do NOT want the extra projects outside of their group. Grow tf up.

[@TodorokixKill]

When it comes to the body guards one minute it’s don’t hold back, but the second they don’t the same fans wanna call out the companies and call the body guards “aggressive” and say they are using an “unnecessary amount of force”. Some fans go online crying and whining saying “I got pushed” or “they kicked me out” and it’s ALWAYS because they tried to touch an idol… actually scratch that a HUMAN. Im sorry i do NOT feel bad because to me you got what you asked for. Some fans don’t realize they are literally causing a RIOT. not just to the group but to other people at the airport! like seriously. Also if you think ITZY is the only group that’s gonna loose album sales, you are SADLY mistaken. Take away the bulk buying and mass streaming, I can name up to 10 groups right now that all numbers will have a DRASTIC drop. No shade but let’s be honest.

[@bennu547]

*Cough* blackpink

[@kamialexis4831]

If you ain’t got any actually legitimate reason for being at the airport , I would streamline this. I’m sure the influx of people who storm the airports cause issues for normal people and the service as well.

[@SuperMathMan]

Why report on airport chaos ? Agencies want to see the chaos ... Otherwise, agencies would never tell anyone about their artist's travel schedule !

[@user-xf2vf9wn5j]

Agree. Airport management could also limit the space that non-travellers can gather in. And there is no way that any international airport can have just one door in and out. That could be catastrophic health and safety wise. Make use of other entrances/exits if you want to avoid this nonsense. It looks like all concerned are waiting for something terrible to happen.

[@SpringNotes]

Good point. Another way to drum up the hype.

[@giosworld9229]

I agree with Wendy but also I hope SM let's her choose the style of music she wants to sing! instead of always assisting she do ballads.

[@ro-zeea.8734]

But then again maybe she likes ballads?? I haven't heard her complain about it. Or maybe she hasn't found the right song for her that is not a ballad. Some people have the voice and tone that are just for ballads. 🤷‍♀️ I'm just happy that she still able to put out songs and grace us with her beautiful voice that she has.

[@giosworld9229]

@@ro-zeea.8734 Oh I'm sure she likes ballads it's just that on multiple occasions she's said she would like to do a r&b album and she has not done that yet. But what ever Wendy decides to put out I'll be happy.

[@riffgroove]

​@@giosworld9229Uh... Wendy LOVES ballads.

[@giosworld9229]

@@riffgroove Yes of course she does I never said she didn't.

[@riffgroove]

@giosworld9229 Wendy has stated on multiple occasions that her favorite song out of RV's entire discography is "Light Me Up" from "The Velvet" album. "Like Water" was an entire mini-album of smooth jazz and piano ballads. Wendy is doing EXACTLY the kind of music she wants to.

[@Zop-k7q]

That wonbin's look needs to become a meme😭

[@roberthenze8600]

I dont get the low streams on YT and at the same time they are on #1 trending YT MV for several days. That dosent fit

[@khloehunter8372]

Honestly I feel like the trucks are pretty smart and as a Briize we have to keep protesting until Seunghan is back promoting with the members.

[@screwthisism]

I agree

[@expensivepink7]

the protest trucks are genuinely idiotic

[@UltimateMEIKOfan156]

3:29 NO I DO NOT ENJOY 20TH CENTURY GIRL WHY PUT THAT MOVIE THERE😭😭😭😭😭

[@bangpink2771]

LMFAOO

[@rainbowsquad6686]

1 hour before gang 👇

[@mullen25]

too many groups, too many comebacks. it's out of control.

[@jaehyuk145]

Oh oh but when body guards take an extra precaution and are more protective they get shamed 😂

[@MagnitudeReviews]

Untouchable is the best title track in years for Itzy. But the lack of Lia on the album is just lame as hell, I understand why she's not there. But I would've rather had a single track without her and not an entire damn album.

[@zimzalabim6162]

She has better things to do than be with her flop members

[@Julichris]

​@@zimzalabim6162You are so mean. Watch what you say.

[@bluevegas01]

See this is that flip flopping mess I be talking about regarding the bodyguards. You have fans say that they need to take more action, but when we are presented with bodyguards that do, then all of a sudden you have those same fans blasting the bodyguard for being "rough".

[@screwthisism]

Bulk buying still exists bro zb1 sold out i can’t even get the you had me at hello

[@imorca1994]

There wouldn't be such a pendulum affect on expectations for album success if we didn't keep upping the anty by freaking out over every new "breaking" of records. 10 million sales don't mean 10 million fans. It can mean 1 million fans buy 10 albums, or 500,000 fans buying 20 albums. The number becomes less and less meaningless and more and more self-defeating. Also, it sounds like companies have gone just about as far as they can in the methods they have access to in order to protect artist. It sound like it should now turn over to the Incheon Airport to implement new rules regarding entry into the airport. I'm surprised that the measures for air travel safety haven't forced them to do so already, even aside from celebrities. Why are 100s of people without business at the airport being allowed to enter and to stay on the premises? How about you prove you have a reason to enter?

[@ro-zeea.8734]

My question is this: why do "idols/entertainers" have the need to walk to the airport as if it was a runway? Can't they have like a specific entry for high profile individuals or groups? As for the fans why would do company publish their flight schedule to begin with? It's just a safety thing for me. Those 2 items put together is just asking for trouble and hence here we are talking about it.

[@myaeism]

sm gets down and dirty... theyre always acting so damn shady.

[@edoardorivera4119]

Cause the new CEO is there. While Sm Entertainment began downfall after LSM left since last year February. That’s why many new people want to audition Hybe, Jyp and Lapone then Cube, LDH, YG and Sm on these days

[@najmaabdullahiahmed6636]

WHY are people blaming the bodyguards tho, why not those disgusting stalkers (sasseng) who goes to the airport because they are there, like wtf????? make it make sense pls!!! . If the bodyguard's did their job as "people" wanted them to they get criticized or like something worse by the public and they are those who says "get that bodyguard fired cuz he hurt people" (That was an bad example but you understand)

[@ChrisHillOlympicRecurveArchery]

SM should start sueing the people responsible for the protest trucks since they damage the brand and groups. SM should also cut off any fan club sending a protest truck. The fan clubs have nothing to do with the members private lives and nothing to do with the business of running a group.

[@sohappyilltry]

in one album they have so many versions, fans are getting tired of it, younger fans are growing up😂

[@itoysanoy5170]

If ever seunghan gets kicked out of the group just because some ill minded person leaked his pictures with his ex stating that the girl was a minor when in reality they're both minors just proves how crazy these people can be. It makes me curious how much these sasaengs get just to ruin someone's career.

[@kwon_carat]

SM is pulling a Lucas on Sunghaan atp

[@edoardorivera4119]

Lee Sooman is not there. Now the new ceo is there with his 7 members curse after him destroying WayV and Nct Wish who were 7 (Lucas and Jungmin) now with Riize. I’m worried for Smnbg from United Kingdom if the new ceo want debut them as 7 members, then one of them must be on hiatus or kicked out

[@kwon_carat]

@@edoardorivera4119 that's cruel and messed up

[@telisaluther6602]

Protest trucks to me are veery over used for things that are not that serious. They are going to run into something that is really important and needs to be protested only to have used the trucks to the point of them not being impactful. So I think they honestly need to lay off the whole truck thing when they find every little thing to complain about from hair/style issues to line issues. Give it a rest, stop using it so much so the impact of it wont loose its value is my opinion on them.

[@PinkRose0910]

If the companies didn’t release schedules telling people when the artists are going to be at the airport that could help reduce the number of fans showing up.

[@pico2260]

2:18 (etc.) makes me think I should move to Korea and start a truck business.

[@hannah27_99]

Why is airport management allowing this chaos?

[@nonamenosurname6127]

if bulk buying albums is gone I am very happy. I hope kpop fans give up streaming culture as well. because if fandom eats up whatever companies give to their grouops, then they will never have decent quality songs.

[@kionajames42]

I actually wasn’t much of an itzy fan but I loved this comeback and now I am a Stan so the hate needs to stop.

[@Hydaibwfytoctc]

Even in spotify profile pic of RIIZE seunghan is not there

[@beefwonton08]

People need to behave. Please, is it so hard to cheer for the idols while keeping a safe distance from them?? Learn self control for God sake

[@JENNIEfreakinKIM]

I think ITZY’s Born to Be album was perfect and has no skips💞 Though admittedly, I haven’t been listening to them that much lately. I don’t blame ITZY, I would blame JYP with how they’ve managed ITZY and their discography. They focus too much on quantity over quality 💔

[@yoosiemei6438]

Itd mindblowing how born to be is so much better then the past 3 Albums but still got less sales… but eh, the fact that that bulk buying is disappearing is good ig

[@maidatariq4934]

I really these fans don't being too smart and leave idols alone they can handle on their own if they r stopping u for not invading in their privacy u should listen to them maybe they have to face consequences bcz of ur this behaviour

[@ninablack2516]

I find it rude that fans think they know what is going on between Idols and their management. Stay out of their business and just enjoy their music. If an Idol needs your help they will let you know. The crazy fans at airports needs to stop...it creates a very unsafe environment for everyone . I don't know if this is a cultural thing, I find it very disturbing and can only imagine how scary it is for the Idols.

[@avii377]

Wendy had good intentions but she should have not mentioned the trucks in the first place. She just proved that the trucks are impacting the idols. SM artists and staff should be unfazed and it should be seen in their behavior. The trucks shall automatically stop lining up.

[@chrissyalapo-calg9748]

But it's not her who just randomly brought it up, she was literally on a fanmeeting call when a fan said "should the fans start sending trucks and mass emails, so they can get things done?" And that's when Wendy just said "no no no, no more trucks, no more emails" but she said it casually not in a serious tone, and actually she said this because she wants fans to spend their money on themselves, she has always said, use the money to buy good food for yourself, and nice clothes. And I agree, like what's the point of wasting so much money on those trucks when nothing gets done anyways🥲

[@chknsp1733]

China going through recession broo. A big financial company, known to have high net worth clients just gone bangkrupt

[@phongthammavong4351]

lol asking the body guards to be a little more aggressive to protect idols and once they do, it becomes some assault case.

[@ihopeyousteponalego7337]

Honestly is so embarrassing that people are hating on seunghan to begin with, everyone involved in that needs a life bc they clearly have nothing going on but be an embarrassment

[@dmj2691]

Even if she likes the trucks she can’t agree to it publicly. But like she said she’s been in the industry long enough to have some freedom if she wants it

[@noodles9345]

I like the music but a lot of the fandom and controversies surrounding all this are so odd to me as an American at least. People are so obsessed, don't they have anything else to do besides care about some woman's outfit? Why protest things like that lol.

[@ddhika7332]

Kpop fans relations to their faves company are exactly the same as football (soccer) fans to their faves club manager.. They (the fans) always thought they smarter / know better than the company / manager... Its ridiculous...

[@finwe90]

Itzy's sales correlate with the same numbers that they were doing before the girl group explosion of the last couple of years. Take away Sneakers, Cheshire, and Cake and put their current 1st week sales beside Loco and you'll see what I mean. It looks more organic. I think it's just a correction to more organic sales from actual homegrown fans. I think the same thing happened to Red Velvet, and Aespa as well from what I've observed. Sales and views are down all across the board too as well. Just a theory.

[@tokyobento]

Just make a wider perimeter for the idols to walk through. K-netizens are ridiculous!!!

[@_acousticfeb]

F**cking useless SM give us a clear statement!!! bring back Seunghan and Lucas.

[@edoardorivera4119]

They are so unprofessional