During the concert of CxM’s Busan, SEVENTEEN Mingyu faced groping when he came off the stage to greet his fans in a segment of the concert. The duo was currently on their Double Up Live Tour. The incident is deeply disturbing for SEVENTEEN Mingyu; fans were quick to call out this kind of behaviour and call it an act of “sexual harassment”.
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SEVENTEEN Mingyu Faced Groping
SEVENTEEN Mingyu, who is known for his open and comfortable fan interaction. However, his unrestricted interaction was taken for granted by the fans during the concert of CxM’s Busan. The duo S.Coups and Mingyu are currently on their Double Up Live Tour and have already completed several stops in Asia. On Febraury 13-14. The duo was performing at Busan and entertaining the crowd.
But when SEVENTEEN Mingyu walked off the stage to get closer to fans, to interact with them, and make them see him from the barricade. Fans reached out to touch his hands, and many also grabbed his arms and chest. The moment, which was meant to be memorable for the idol and his fans, became a disturbing memory for SEVENTEEN Mingyu.
The videos circulating on social media show that he requested fans after the incident, that fans not to grab him like that. Some people think that just because one is a K-pop idol, they are entitled to every part of their life. But fans need to understand that touching someone without their permission is a “serious offense.” On the other hand, most fans were respectful and stuck out their hands for a high-five.
DON’T TOUCH HIM LIKE THAT!!!! pic.twitter.com/p9TO9FCPr3
— che ◠‿◠ ♡ (@shujikyeom127) February 14, 2026
While the SEVENTEEN Member Mingyu didn’t show any immediate reaction, he appeared distressed while climbing on the cart. Later, he addressed that the situation was uncomfortable, saying that attendees ought not to grab onto him as they did. Even S.Coups echoed the sentiment, requesting fans to give high-fives instead of groping SEVENTEEN Mingyu.
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How Netizens Reacted to Incident
Fans have expressed outrage over SEVENTEEN Mingyu’s treatment, scolding the fans who attempted to grab the idol. Fans threw a number of tweets on X as videos of the incident appeared online. Almost everyone was disgusted by the harassment that SEVENTEEN Mingyu endured recently.
While some netizens on the other side said that the idol is enjoying the “attention” he is receiving, and wrote that “ if you were there, you would have done the same,” fans were quick to take down those who were attempting to make excuses and trying to justify the sexual harassment faced by the K-Pop Idol.
오죽하면 애가 저런 표정을 지어.
— 밍먀묘 (@zpso1w) February 14, 2026
진짜 제발 작작해 저건 성추행임
쿱스가 질서지키라고 한소리했는데도 애 지나간다고 뛰쳐나가서 민규랑 캐럿 다칠 뻔하게한 304구역 20열 6번이내 너는 진짜 다신 플로어 오지마라. https://t.co/XV58FsiZVr pic.twitter.com/D26vaAaNGU
While replying to the statement a fan posted, “I was way closer and was still able to respect him because I love him and I truly care about him, so just say you’re disrespectful and go, you have to know the time and place to do such things, and a K-pop concert is NOT it.”
These people claim to be a fan/love Mingyu but can’t do the bare minimum of respecting him.
— z (@truthsvt) February 14, 2026
Want him to remember you? Well done, he’ll remember the disrespect/inappropriate behaviour.
Y’all always invalidate & downplay the sexual harassment he receives because he’s not a woman. https://t.co/CV6B5UqlO3
But as a person, defending this kind of serious situation raises questions, like some people think that touching someone without their consent is okay if another person does not say anything? Touching without their consent is part of body harassment. No matter what the gender or fame, no one is subjected to this kind of behaviour in either the public or private sphere.
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Fans Must Not Grop K-pop Idol
We truly hope that no one should be subjected to this kind of behaviour, or blamed that he/she enjoyed the situation when he/she cleary looks disturbed. Fans need to maintain a boundary, especially when an idol like SEVENTEEN Mingyu shares his life fo freely with their fans. The fact that SEVNTEEN Mingyu himself had to talk about his distress is sad. Fans need to understand that idols are also humans and to separate their image from the actual person. It’s important for fans that they keep their emotions under control and create a safe atmosphere for the idol, as they are also human beings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu at the Busan concert?
During the concert of the CXM Double Up Live Tour, in Busan on February 13-14, Mingyu stepped off the stage to interact with the fans near the barricade. Many fans tried to reach out for the high-fives, but some attendees reportedly tried to grab his arms and chest, which sparked outrage over the internet from the fans.
Why are fans calling the incident “sexual harassment”?
Fans argue that touching someone’s body without their consent, especially grabbing areas like the chest or arms forcefully, crosses the boundary a person has and can be considered harassment regardless of the person’s gender or celebrity status. Fans need to understand the boundaries of their idol.
Has this happened to K-pop idols before?
There have been previous instances in the K-pop industry where idols experienced inappropriate physical contact during concerts or public appearances. Such incidents frequently reignite conversations about fan etiquette and safety measures.
