The engagement quickly spread through social media channels and virtual groups.
On June 21, STAYC, the fourth-generation leaders, were seen at the Gimpo International Airport in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, as they departed for Japan. SWITHs were ecstatic to catch a glimpse of the girls and the members graciously waved to their fans and the press.
Despite this, there was one particular moment that caught the attention of the K-pop community. Multiple online videos depicted a fan greeting J with the words, “It’s been a while, J,“resulting in the idol waving back in response.
Despite the gesture, the fan appeared dissatisfied and questioned, “What’s the meaning behind that greeting?“
J became visibly confused by the fan’s remark, which the latter reiterated once more to the idol.
After once again hearing the comment from the fan, J responded with a more animated wave.
View the video clip below:
Fan: “Long time no see, J.”
J: (waves)
Fan: “What’s with that greeting?”
J: (confused) “Hmm?”
Fan: “What’s with the greeting just now?”
J: (waves back again)
@1govvon especially in a setting where manners are extremely normalized is insane #fyp #j #stayc #staycj #kpopfyp #viral #swith #viral #blowthisup #trending #trendingkpop #kpop ♬ original sound – †
The video quickly sparked controversy on the internet, with many netizens condemning the fan’s entitled behavior. The incident also prompted a heated discussion among SWITHs on a community forum post.
- “This was shocking, what’s up with that person?”
- “Why is she like that? Crazy.”
- “Is she insane?”
- “Gasp, she’s not joking?”
- “What’s up with her way of speaking? Is she an iljjin (gang leader/bully)?”
- “Why is she like that? Who does she think she is?”
- “It’s the fact that she followed her all the way to the airport to do this.”
- “Is she her friend? Why is she like that?”
The video clip sparked anger among international SWITHs, who expressed their dismay towards the fan. However, some found J’s sassy comeback amusing. Here’s a look at their reactions:
- “Woke up in the morning, dragged yourself from the bed, brushed your teeth, forced yourself to eat breakfast, drove your car, just to do this! Humans can’t be understood.”
- “J should be allowed to slap them with zero consequences.”
- “I love the sarcastic greeting J gave her the second time cause wtf is that entitlement.. it needs to become more acceptable in South Korea for idols to clap back for real.”
- “I love that she continued to give attitude back instead of apologizing. I want idols to start cussing these annoying fans out.”
- “I could never be an idol because I’d start talking back just as crazy. Thank god J didn’t apologize and just kept moving.”
- “Some of you chickens have a lot of nerve, do you expect her to give you a 90-degree bow or some s**t? Why are you even at the airport you whole a** weirdo? Entitled jerk.”
@_avachs_ The fact J had to clap back by making the same expression, we love her for that, never mess with any STAYC member️ @STAYC #kpop #kpopidol #stayc #avach #kpopfyp #rude #kpopfans #swith #staycswith #saesangs #staycj #staycairport #staycjairport ♬ original sound – me personally….
@sootanghooon I would’ve slap the hell out of that airport stalker #stayc #staycj #kpop #fyp ♬ original sound – Celina
this how i need more idols to beforget all that smile stuff and looking unbothered…you gotta show these sasaengs/stalkers that you don’t fw them or like the shit they doonce they realize the idol don’t like they ass, they’ll have a reality check and probably back off https://t.co/FDLsPWJdp0
— Yellow Cheetah✮🕷ᐟᐟ☆๋࣭ ⭑ (@osabisystem) June 22, 2024
she should’ve done thispic.twitter.com/FJDLsHuy4f https://t.co/VXLmZo53tX
— naz༉ (@aekvrna) June 22, 2024
iconic https://t.co/4GTl5gxX1h pic.twitter.com/6cwRhAiWob
— berg 🫧 (@papagowon) June 22, 2024
i met stayc at the airport after music bank chile and they were THE SWEETEST girls ever, walked slowly on purpose to say hi to everyone and received all gifts given to them. each and every one of them. so i can ASSURE YOU this reaction by j was 100% warranted. https://t.co/esznDEqw9h
— noah is seeing dpr ian!!! 🐝🩷🩵 (@hyunjaerulitos) June 22, 2024
mind you…you are literally holding them up at the airport she don’t owe you nothing pic.twitter.com/KynOt911mf
—? ani? (@detectivewon_) June 21, 2024
J doesn’t owe you anything ESPECIALLY if you’re at the airport basically being hella weird!! Should be grateful to even have gotten one cause whattt!! pic.twitter.com/EUNnEaXCKo
— Z{20} misses stayc 🥹🫧 (@hwarangehaee) June 22, 2024
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