In the wake of a TikTok video clip that went viral, speculations arose regarding an incident of harassment.

However, recent clarifications have emerged, shedding light on the matter.

Twitter user @middle_jjong, who claimed to be a close friend of one of the girls interviewed by Joshua and Jeonghan, revealed that the man in question was not engaging in any form of harassment.

heard this was getting mistranslated
for non-korean speakers; the man sitting next to my unnie and her friend was just a man spending his own time🙃 he did nothing and they said they didnt feel discomfort in any way(it’s just a public park, anybody can sit there) https://t.co/PFq3LKLvMt

— 중용 (@middle_jjong) July 1, 2023

Spinspin Discussion

A question posed by Spinspin asked, "Why did Joshua select your friend for the interview? Was he intervening because the man was bothering her? Can you please ask her?"

In response, @middle_jjong tweeted, "I inquired, and she informed me that the man was simply sharing the bench with them.

Joshua and Jeonghan approached them because they recognized the idols, which startled the girls."

SEVENTEEN's Joshua, Jeonghan, S.Coups, and Jun have garnered praise for their recent actions that appeared to protect two individuals from a potentially distressing situation during the course of the program "GOING SEVENTEEN."

Going Seventeen

During the latest episode, the four eldest members of SEVENTEEN embarked on their planned activities, which involved engaging with members of the public and seeking recommendations on what to do next.

As they strolled through the park, Joshua abruptly exclaimed, "There's someone I really want to interview." With curiosity piqued, the members approached two girls and politely asked if they could conduct an interview.

In response, the man who had been sitting next to the girls swiftly departed, seemingly uncomfortable with the presence of a camera.

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Subsequently, the members conversed with one of the girls as part of their mission.

Although the initial encounter may have seemed ordinary, some netizens observed that the members took this action to safeguard the girl they interviewed. Notably, they noted the close proximity of a man to the girls on the bench.

However, upon the members' approach, he promptly left upon realizing he was being filmed.

Many speculate that the members recognized the girls' discomfort and intervened to discourage the man's unwanted attention.

Netizens React

Following the episode's broadcast, the video rapidly circulated online.

While the situation might not have been apparent at first, netizens began to sense that something was amiss.

As expected, the comments overflowed with praise for the members' actions.

Although all the members played their roles, Joshua received particular acclaim for instigating the protective response.

For countless fans, this incident reaffirmed their allegiance to SEVENTEEN, as the group consistently demonstrates their gentlemanly conduct.

Going out of their way to engage with the distressed girls showcases their authentic personalities, leaving no doubt in fans' minds that they have chosen the right group to support.

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