I know it’s a nuanced topic, but I wish people would at least wait until they’re known to be out of the country (like already spotted back in Korea) before even hinting about them being Somewhere or posting proof. I don’t even have Twitter, but insta feeds a lot of these recent pics and videos to me because the members are tagged and I look at stuff related to them and it’s really concerning how many accounts spread them and how they’re still in these countries while all this is being spread.
I just feel like it’s a fan culture thing we need to work on to be more respectful of their safety and not posting their every movement. If they are filming something, I’m sure they’d also want it to be a surprise where they travel for their show. This just feels like a continuation of a certain culture that we saw at their discharge with the amount of people who showed up despite being asked not to. I know they’re public figures and fans will get excited and people will take photos, but some of what’s going on is not great and I worry for their safety. As long as I’ve been in the fandom, I don’t think I’ve seen members ever tracked this heavily. And I just don’t want our jikooker spaces to perpetuate this culture, I know we’re all excited but just want everyone to remember that we aren’t entitled to know where they are or if they’re together or whatever until they let us know (like jimins insta).
Are people seriously tagging the members on Instagram? That is absolutely wild. It’s honestly unbelievable how some people still don’t understand basic boundaries. There has to be a line, and this clearly crosses it.
I completely agree with you. If fans happen to see them in public, the respectful thing to do is wait until they’ve already left the country before saying anything like, “Oh, I saw this idol,” or “They were here.” Announcing their presence while they’re still in the area puts them at risk. Right now, it feels like some people are borderline tracking their movements, and that is not only inappropriate, but it is also incredibly unsafe for them.
With this latest destination, it really feels like things are starting to spiral a bit. The level of obsession is becoming harder to ignore. And even though some Jikookers might not want to admit it, there is this growing desperation to know where they are at all times. For many, it is not just curiosity. There is a deeper need for confirmation and reassurance that they are together. Some people still feel insecure, or they are too easily influenced by whatever chaos the Vecinas stir up, and that creates this constant pressure to prove something.
I think that is where the real problem lies. It is not just about wanting content or updates. It has turned into a need for control and validation. And when that happens, people start justifying behaviour that really should not be normalised.
