When it comes to the security of fans, companies will go to huge lengths to protect their idols, especially when it comes to private schedules.
Recently, ARMYs have raised concerns and anger after a fan working with BTS‘s V while abroad tried to sell the idol’s schedule.
Although the media captured V leaving Incheon Airport, his destination was unknown, which concerned netizens after the idol arrived in Paris to crowds of fans.
Even on his return to Korea, ARMYs were shocked that fans knew about his departure time as it was a private schedule that hadn’t been publicized by HYBE.
Following V’s return to Korea, a French media outlet that covers K-Kpop in the country shared a message they had received pertaining to V’s travels.
The post started with, “Now that Taehyung left, we can speak,” explaining that some people with V or who had access to V’s schedule had tried to sell them the information.
In the tweet, the account shared a DM sent off the message that was sent to them and also the fact that the user had replied, refusing to accept the information.
Alleged staff member working with V wrote that: "Hello, I have information regarding the arrival of the group BTS, reason and timings – are you ready to make money from this information?"
Some also thought it could be someone not native French as the use of the word “raison” could also mean “rates,” which would make more sense in this context but was an odd word to use as a native French speaker.
The user then revealed that they had been offered the information for €350 and that any rumors about the idol had come from this account.
Although it wasn’t specified, the account shared that it was a member of staff that had attempted to sell the information, but many believe that it wasn’t someone from HYBE but a person who was working with the idol when he was in Paris.
When the post was shared, ARMYs shared their anger at the message being sent, with many calling out HYBE and BIGHIT MUSIC for the lack of protection and security for V:
- hybe/bh will never do something for him
- this is unacceptable with the artist and his work, what does this company and employees think they are doing so wanting to end his career, taehyung's name and image are his worst enemies and hater
- from blonks seeking for his validation for the sloth who’s dating a criminal and want to use tae to cover that sht up, FREE TAEHYUNG from blackpink and their obsessed families and friends shipping him with these ogres!!
- So tired with them, Big Hit pls does something immediately
- Yall should know by now every time Tae has solo schedule outside korea other jobless breeds will not let him breathe their obsession is pathetic they keep up with his updates even more than kths anyways let’s focus on streaming voting he is working hard for us let’s do the same
- I know the way the reveal the information can get so many money
HYBE has yet to respond to the concerns of fans!