ZEROBASEONE Manager Faces Criticism for Aggressive Airport Behavior; Viral Tweet Draws Over 1.4M Views
A recent airport incident involving ZEROBASEONE (ZB1) has sparked controversy after a manager was accused of using excessive force against fans at Incheon International Airport.
On July 31, a video posted by a Twitter user gained massive traction, reaching 1.43 million views and over 5,200 reposts. The footage shows ZB1 members preparing to depart for Los Angeles when a man, believed to be their manager, is seen pushing people with his arms and even making gestures as if to strike someone. The clip ends abruptly with a shaky frame, suggesting that the person filming was also shoved during the scuffle.
The original poster claimed that the man had previously appeared on MBC’s popular variety show Omniscient Interfering View (The Manager), adding fuel to the backlash. Many Twitter users slammed the aggressive handling, questioning whether such behavior was necessary for crowd control.
Growing Concerns Over Airport Security in K-pop
This incident comes amid a growing debate over idol airport security practices. Fans argue that excessive physical contact not only escalates chaos but also creates safety hazards for everyone present. One viral tweet read, “Fans were just trying to see them off—why the violence?”
Industry observers note that this is not an isolated case. Recently, major K-pop stars have urged fans to maintain order at airports. BTS’s V addressed the issue during a Weverse live broadcast:
“Airports are public spaces. Please maintain order. If we could bring back the Purple Line like before, I’d really appreciate it.”
The “Purple Line” was a fan-initiated campaign in 2018 that used BTS’s symbolic purple ribbons to create safe pathways for both artists and fans.
As the video continues to circulate online, pressure is mounting on the agency to respond, with calls for better staff training and stricter security protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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