RIIZE member Sungchan has become the center of online debate following an incident at Incheon International Airport.
RIIZE departed for Japan.
Sungchan was at Incheon International Airport with the group as they traveled for their upcoming fan meeting tour in Fukuoka and Tokyo.
Fans crowded around him.
As Sungchan walked through the airport, several fans followed closely and stretched their phones toward him to record videos.
One phone was knocked away.
A viral clip appears to show Sungchan knocking one fan's phone away with his elbow while continuing to walk through the crowd.
The video quickly spread online.
After the clip went viral, some netizens criticized Sungchan, saying he should have reacted differently.
Many fans defended him.
Others argued that the fans had invaded his personal space and said his reaction was understandable because people were filming him from an extremely close distance.
Security also became a topic of discussion.
Many BRIIZE criticized the lack of security at the airport, saying idols should not have to deal with overcrowding and boundary-crossing behavior on their own.
The incident has reignited debate.
The viral moment has once again sparked discussions about airport etiquette, sasaeng behavior, and the need to respect artists' personal space.