Fans Boycott TripleS Members Who Do Not Reside in the Dormitory

In Korean online communities, a photo of a male fan at a TripleS fansigning event has been circulating. The picture captures the fan sitting in front of Sohyun but deliberately avoiding any interaction with her.

Some fans criticized the man for his rude behavior, noting that he was boycotting the female idol because she did not reside in the dorm with the other members.

˚｡⋆ the man who ignored sohyun for deciding to live alone during inactive periods has been banned from tripleS events citing inappropriate actions pic.twitter.com/caIjMj7DiM

— daily tripleS (@dailytriples) June 14, 2024

It is common for members of K-pop idol groups to reside in shared dormitories in order to fulfill their schedules together. However, in modern times, idols have the option to either live independently or with their families when they are not actively promoting.

TripleS, a well-known girl group consisting of 24 members, has previously discussed the challenges of cohabiting in the same residence and the reasons behind some members choosing to temporarily leave the dorm during non-promotional periods. Currently, Hyerin, Yooyeon, Sohyun, and Jiwoo are residing outside of the dorm, and it is expected that more members will follow suit.

Upon learning about the situation, certain TripleS fans expressed their frustration and believed that rookie idols should not have as much freedom. Due to the criticism, Yooyeon issued an apology and made a promise to return to the dorm. The situation escalated as some fans planned to boycott the members who left the dorm, leading to a male fan refusing to speak to Sohyun at a fansigning event.

After reading the article, many users on theqoo expressed their thoughts, with some commenting on the challenges of being a female K-pop idol. Others criticized fans for damaging the group’s reputation, suggesting they should leave the fandom. One user questioned the behavior of a so-called “fan”who lacked basic manners, while another mistook the person for the group’s manager. Another user pointed out that with 24 members in the group, it’s not easy for all of them to live together in a dorm, and questioned why some fans couldn’t understand this. Overall, there were various opinions on the matter.