[All] There was another problem with excessive security at the airport~

But it seems like Mr. A, who was the subject of controversy, wasn't even a fan;;; I think he must have felt wronged

It goes without saying that bodyguards protect artists...

When I watch videos like this, I frown at the excessive restraint and pushing scenes;;

Don't you think that people who can't control their strength shouldn't push so hard that they get kicked away?

Besides, what kind of privilege is it that you can't ride the shuttle train with me;;;

 

It's not like they made a path only for celebrities in the airport.

Sasaeng fans are a problem, but these excessive bodyguards are also a problem.

 

Hearts to Hearts. Provided by SM

The bodyguard of SM Entertainment's girl group Hearts2Hearts has once again been embroiled in controversy over excessive security.

The JTBC 'Case Chief' broadcast on the 10th discussed the controversy over the excessive security of Hearts 2 Hearts bodyguards. On the 8th, Hearts 2 Hearts visited Incheon International Airport for their schedule in China.

On this day, a security guard was caught on camera trying to restrain Ms. A, a woman who had bumped into a member, by pushing her neck with his arm and hitting her in the face with his elbow. The video quickly spread online, sparking controversy.

According to the broadcast, the bodyguard yelled at Mr. A, saying, “Are you crazy? Why are you hitting the members?” and Mr. A protested, saying, “I have to go too,” and “I have a boarding pass.” The two reportedly continued their argument inside the shuttle train.

A news anchor on the scene reported the situation, saying, “At first, the atmosphere was calm, but then the security guard started shouting at the crowd, ‘Don’t ride with us!’ and suddenly pushed a woman, almost to the point of knocking her over.”

Person A, who was assaulted, reportedly suffered injuries to his cervical spine, lumbar spine, right upper arm, left upper head sprain, and contusion, requiring four weeks of treatment.

Capture from JTBC's 'Case Team Leader'.

Afterwards, there was a heated debate online, with some criticizing it as “not security, but assault” and others defending it as “protecting the artist.” There was also controversy over whether it was appropriate to control fans on the airport shuttle train, which was also used by regular passengers.

In relation to this, SM Entertainment explained to 'Case Team Leader', "At the scene of our artist's departure, a so-called 'sasaeng' continuously pushed the members from the airport entrance and attempted physical contact. In the process of the bodyguard trying to stop him, he ended up using physical force at that moment."

Meanwhile, Hearts To Hearts was at the center of controversy in March when fans and security guards got tangled up at the airport, and a video of a passenger swearing went viral.