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Did RIIZE members take advantage of celeb status at Incheon Airport? Fans furious at alleged special treatment
RIIZE was spotted by netizens at the Incheon airport this morning, but the crowd screamed at them instead of being thrilled to see them. Here's why.
K-pop boy band RIIZE was spotted at Incheon International Airport on January 17 KST as they prepared to travel to Tokyo, Japan, for their upcoming schedule. Fans eagerly captured videos of the group, but many in the crowd expressed frustration when they noticed that RIIZE bypassed the entry line, leaving those who had been waiting for a long time feeling disappointed.
The wait time to get past the entry gate has been extremely long lately—up to 2-3 hours—due to the increase in international travel. As a result, people were already in a foul mood, and seeing celebrities bypass the line might have made them feel discriminated against. The RIIZE members were taking a morning flight from the crowded Incheon International Airport when the mob yelled at them to not cut the line.
In a video shared by a Korean media agency, a man can be heard screaming, "Get in the back of the line!" His words were directed at the six-member boy band, which consists of Shotaro, Eunseok, Sungchan, Wonbin, Sohee, and Anton.
The incident has sparked a discussion about whether or not celebrities should receive special treatment. Some netizens commented, "If they cut lines, they should get yelled at." Another said, "If there's a 2-hour-long wait, then it doesn't matter if you're a celebrity—you need to wait." A third remarked, "If I waited 2 hours and then saw those boys walking up to the gate without a wait, I'd be mad too."
However, others argue that having celebrities stand in line with the general public would cause an even bigger issue. Huge crowds of reporters and fans would likely gather around them, causing delays and disruptions. To avoid a larger inconvenience, these individuals believe that celebrities need to be moved ahead of the rest.
On January 17, RIIZE traveled to Japan for their first-ever fan meet in the country, titled RIIZE: The Secret LIEZ. They are slated to meet their fans in Japan over two days (three sessions) on January 18 and 19 at Pia Arena in Yokohama. The group made their Japanese debut with the single Lucky on September 5, 2024.
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