In a shocking turn of events, broadcasting station SBS has come under fire for alleged mistreatment of Red Velvet's Joy.

Fans are rallying together to demand accountability after a video emerged showing the idol being shouted at by security personnel outside the SBS building.

Joy's Meet and Greet with Fans Takes a Dark Turn Outside SBS Studio

On the morning of August 16th, Joy arrived at the SBS building to record for the TV show "Animal Farm."

After the recording, Joy stepped outside to greet her eagerly waiting fans, a gesture she has been doing for years as a sign of appreciation.

However, what should have been a heartwarming moment quickly turned sour.

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SBS Security Under Fire: Fans Furious Over Handling of Joy's Interaction

In the now-viral video, Joy can be seen attempting to interact with her fans when she was abruptly shouted at by security, demanding her to return to the building.

Fans immediately expressed their outrage on social media platforms, accusing SBS of being disrespectful and mishandling the situation. Twitter flooded with fan posts, with users expressing their disappointment and anger at the security guards' behavior.

Many fans emphasized that Joy's "mini fan greeting" had been a routine practice for years, lasting mere minutes, and conducted with mutual respect.

They criticized the security's seemingly aggressive response, insisting that such situations could have been handled far more professionally and courteously.

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ReVeLuvs Demands Apology From SBS For Yelling At Joy

Numerous fans demanded an official apology from SBS, using hashtags like #SBSRespectJOY to amplify their concerns.

They pointed out that Joy and her fans deserve better treatment and called for a reassessment of the behavior displayed by SBS personnel during the incident.

Supporters of Joy and Red Velvet shared their dismay, highlighting the potentially traumatic impact of such an experience on the artist. Read on their tweets below:

Fans emphasized their unwavering love and protection for Joy and expressed hope that she was okay after the distressing encounter.

 As the outrage intensifies, fans are determined to hold SBS accountable for the incident and are awaiting a formal response from the broadcasting station.

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