Allegations of Power Harassment at Red Velvet’s Irene Fan Signing Event:
User A shared the story on behalf of an acquaintance, B, who reportedly experienced the incident. A explained, 'I’m just a Red Velvet fan, and although I’ve faced dehumanizing treatment at fan events before, this incident was truly terrifying.'
A recounted, 'They asked B to roll up their sleeves above their elbows and jump up and down (presumably to check for recording devices or equipment) and even asked for permission to touch their body. Fans must follow staff instructions or risk being expelled. How many could confidently say, ‘No, don’t touch me,’ in that situation?'
A also revealed, 'At the ‘Cosmic’ fan signing event, a security staff member discreetly stared at the chest area, supposedly to see if anything was hidden there. Even as a same-gender interaction, it was uncomfortable. Why is recording even prohibited? Fans aren’t out to spread malicious content; they often spin things positively.'
Frustrated, A wrote, 'If fans attending the events are treated like
criminals who might pull out a bomb to threaten the members, then just don’t
hold fan signings. Fans endure not being able to get photocards signed, take
photos, record, go home before the members, use the restroom, or even look at
their phones. But touching our bodies? That’s sexual harassment,' tagging SM
Entertainment and Red Velvet’s official accounts.
Meanwhile, Irene recently released her first solo album, “Like A Flower,” on November 26, which has been well-received, surpassing 330,000 album sales within its first week.
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