Stray Kids' Bang Chan has found himself in the hotbed of controversy, raising eyebrows with his apparent obsession over greetings. Is this politeness or an unnecessary fixation?

The K-pop star recently stirred up a storm in the world of fandom, with his insistent emphasis on greetings taking the limelight during a live session.

The Greetings Maniac

Bang Chan, known for his affable personality and leadership qualities, revealed his strong sentiments about greetings during his recent live broadcast.

He showered praises on various artists like Enhypen and LIGHTSUM, acknowledging their excellent greeting habits and performances.

The idol also candidly expressed his admiration for ATEEZ's grandeur in "Wonderland." However, he did not shy away from sharing his discontent about those who have overlooked him.

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"He doesn't dwell on those who may miss out on greeting him, understanding that they could be preoccupied or might have not noticed him," said a fan, paraphrasing Bang Chan's words.

"Regardless, he holds greetings in high regard, emphasizing their importance at all times."

The Fans' Mixed Reactions

However, Bang Chan's emphasis on greetings has not been entirely well-received, sparking a spectrum of reactions among fans.

Some found humor in his intense focus on such a seemingly trivial matter. "It's hilariously odd how much importance he places on greetings," commented one amused fan.

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Others questioned his priorities, raising the topic of school violence, which has been a thorny issue in the industry.

There were those who found his insistence on greetings disturbing, while others expressed their understanding and support for his stance.

IVE's Unfortunate Encounter

The spotlight fell on the girl group IVE when they were criticized by Stray Kids fans for allegedly not acknowledging Bang Chan during an event.

Despite this, the girls continued to engage with their fans and staff. Supporters of IVE came forward to defend them, expressing their sympathy and concern for the group.

"Stray Kids fans should back off. IVE doesn't deserve this," said one supporter.

Bang Chan's Apology and Reflection

Following the mounting controversy, Bang Chan took to Instagram to issue an apology.

"I deeply regret the offense caused by my comments," he stated.

"It wasn't my intention to pinpoint any specific artist. I am sorry for the unintentional harm my words may have caused. I will be more mindful of my words in the future."

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Bang Chan's full apology:

"Greetings, this is Stray Kids' Bang Chan.

I sincerely apologize for any harm my remarks during a recent live broadcast might have caused. I've deeply contemplated the potential effects my words and actions could exert on others.

I wish to clarify that I had no intention of targeting a specific artist, and my comments were unrelated to any artist currently under discussion.

I extend my most heartfelt apologies to any artist distressed by my thoughtless words.

Rest assured, I am committed to exercising more discretion in my future statements to prevent such incidents.

I offer my apology once more for any upset caused."

Bang Chan's controversy has surely stirred up heated discussions among fans and raised important questions about the dynamics of respect and etiquette in the K-pop industry.

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