A LE SSERAFIM fansite is facing intense criticism from the group’s fans for taking things too far.
Fansites are an important part of the K-Pop fandom culture as they provide fellow fans with unofficial but high-quality photographic content of artists. But in recent years, there have been fierce debates about such fans often crossing boundaries to obtain exclusive content. A LE SSERAFIM fansite has reignited these concerns with their recent pictures of Eunchae, the youngest member of the group.
On November 11, KST, the Korean fansite posted previews of some exclusive pictures of Eunchae in London, where the group recently attended the MTV European Music Awards (EMAs). The photos, taken in London, showed the idol in a laid-back outfit, grocery shopping at a popular chain store. She seemed completely unaware that she was being clicked.
The account also posted a sneakily taken video of Eunchae checking out her purchased items as the passers-by clearly appear uncomfortable.
241111#르세라핌 #LE_SSERAFIM #홍은채 #은채 #HONGEUNCHAE pic.twitter.com/psufgEYNrB
— Cherish (@Cherish_hec) November 11, 2024
The LE SSERAFIM member was not out for a public schedule, and neither was it a closed-door professional event. The fact that the fansite tracked her down in London while she simply did her grocery shopping has sparked serious concern about it being a possible case of stalking. Given that Eunchae is barely 18 years old, the incident has worried fans even more.
fansite videos in tescos. we’ve officially reached new levels of crazy. even the lady at the end was weirded out bcs ure literally recording someone buying stuff in the middle of the store 😭😭 https://t.co/OnT0YVtRYq
— t (@eyeswons) November 11, 2024
Following her through a grocery store and snapping a picture of everything she does is not being a fan it’s being a stalker seek help. https://t.co/93t2UgTlwu
— bumps by IYO (@ShiraiToSKY) November 11, 2024
i really thought you were one of the good fansites but i guess not because why are you moving like a fuckass stalker now https://t.co/v7TrdC2nZI
— jihan (@katarinafied) November 11, 2024
look is this not a private event ???? she’s not performing nor at the airport so why are you taking pics 🤨 https://t.co/m0tYo5tKqg
— quippy 🥟 (@kcwsoojin) November 11, 2024
This incident has added to the rising concerns about idols’ safety as certain fans increasingly infringe on their privacy.