RIIZE's terrifying airport experience led netizens to question the etiquette of Pink Bloods.

Here's what people are saying.

RIIZE's Airport Chaos Sparks Discussion Regarding Boundaries

On October 15, clips of RIIZE being mobbed at the Gimpo International Airport went viral across online communities.

In one discussion, the author showed the RIIZE members, bodyguards, and crowd in a drastic situation. Many followers at the airport appeared to have their phones up to record the members, while bodyguards were seen struggling at the scene.

•  "They entered Korea around 11 p.m. tonight and the member kept being pushed like that. Even RIIZE's bodyguards were pushed around."

Twitter users also voiced out their shock towards the scary situation and even glimpsed member Anton being pushed amid the commotion.

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In the online community, netizens called out the unruly crowd and even expressed worry for RIIZE's bodyguards. They also mentioned that this is just one of the reasons why some artists end up hating their own fandom. Read their comments below:

•  "Just, wow. There's no way you don't hate your own fangirls after seeing this happen."
•  "This is what akgae culture looks like. The way they're pushing is too much."
•  "Even the bodyguards need their own bodyguards too at this rate."
•  "Those stick fangirls (fans who stick their bodies to the members), and photographers will end up hurting RIIZE like that since they know their arrival schedule."
•  "It's impossible they don't end up hating the fandom after this."

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Meanwhile, on a different platform, K-pop stans questioned the behavior of Pink Bloods (fans of SM artists) in general. Apart from RIIZE, netizens recalled similar airport incidents involving other idol groups under SM Entertainment.

•  "Why are SM boy group fans always like this?"
•  "Girl group stans too. SONEs were psycho with Soshi and also injured the girls several times."
•  "As expected from SM group stans. It makes me anxious seeing the gifs, I can't imagine how the members feel."
•  "Lol are there any normal SM stans? I've never seen normal EXO-Ls or NCTzens."
•  "SM group fans are known for this behavior, to be honest. From EXO to NCT and now to RIIZE."

In other news, RIIZE won a trophy at the "2023 The Fact Music Awards" on October 10. The "Get A Guitar" singers were rewarded with the Next Leader award, which is an honorable nod to receive. It also highlights how impactful RIIZE is in K-pop despite being a rookie group.

What do you think of the chaos that transpired in the airport? Let us know in the comments below!

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Written by Riely Miller