Korean reporters are being blasted for forcing Red Velvet to do something they didn't want to do during a red carpet photo op.

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Reporters Force Red Velvet to Remove Masks During Photo Op at the Gaon Chart Music Awards Red Carpet

Recently on January 27, the 2021 Gaon Chart Music Awards was held at the Jamsil Arena in Seoul at 5pm KST. Prior to the start of the awards ceremony, a red carpet was held beginning at 3pm.

During the red carpet, numerous of our favorite K-Pop artists made their entrance and graced the event with their amazing outfits.

However, what caught fans' attention was "Queendom" hitmakers Red Velvet, who donned beautiful white ensembles at the event.

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At the red carpet, Red Velvet posed in front of reporters for their photo op. As the five members were posing, they can also been wearing face masks to protect themselves from the spread of COVID-19.

However, during their photo op, the reporters began telling the members to take off their face masks for the photos.

Seulgi was the first member to realize what the reporters were asking of them, and looked to Red Velvet's leader, Irene, asking if they should remove their masks.

Hearing this, Irene immediately said "no," and told the reporters by crossing her arms in an "x" shape. Seulgi also crossed her arms to indicate that they wouldn't be removing their face masks.

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While many would take off their masks to give reporters a perfect picture, Red Velvet was adamant about not removing theirs, given that South Korea had reported more than 14,000 new COVID-19 positive cases on the same day.

In addition, numerous of their fellow K-Pop idols had also tested positive for the virus in the past week.

Still, the reporters kept demanding for Red Velvet to remove their masks, with the group ultimately giving into the pressure and removing it.

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Netizens Blast K-Media Reporters For Forcing Red Velvet to Remove Masks

When a video of Red Velvet and the reporters began circulating on social media platforms, netizens blasted and criticized the reporters for forcing the members to do something they didn't want to do, especially given the rising cases of COVID-19 in South Korea.

They also criticized the reporters for not accepting Red Velvet's "no," while many others praised Irene for standing up to the reporters and being a responsible leader and individual.

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Some comments read, "Cases growing like crazy, idols testing positive everyday and they still make Red Velvet take off their masks even after they said no, like how dumb can you be," "I'm so proud of Irene for standing her ground. She did well. As a leader and as a responsible individual," and "So many celebrities are testing positive from attending a recent awards ceremony. Everyone who attended had their nose swabbed. These reporters are out of their minds for thinking Red Velvet should risk it and take off their masks. LOL," among similar other comments.

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Written by Robyn Joan