Idol Lashes Out at Fan Trying to Open Car Door; Netizens Back Idol
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Chinese idol Yu Yuhan physically lashed out at a fan who tried to open his car door while he was about to leave.
- The fan's actions were described as dangerous and invasive, prompting Yu Yuhan's aggressive response.
- Netizens largely supported Yu Yuhan, criticizing the excessive behavior of "sasaeng fans" (obsessive fans).
Chinese idol Yu Yuhan lost his temper and physically attacked a fan who attempted to open his car door as he was about to depart. The incident occurred when Yu Yuhan was in a parking lot, and the fan, described as a "sasaeng fan" (an obsessive fan), tried to open the car door and even lean into the vehicle.
Do you want to experience being pulled open while driving and falling out the car?
This dangerous and invasive behavior prompted Yu Yuhan to get out of the car and punch and kick the fan. Despite being attacked, the fan reportedly continued to film the idol, an act that has drawn widespread criticism online. The incident highlights the severe problem of sasaeng fans in China, whose actions often include following celebrities to restrooms and airplanes.
The worst thing about sasaeng fans is that even when you're furious, they keep filming.
Chinese netizens overwhelmingly sided with Yu Yuhan, condemning the fan's actions. Many comments expressed outrage, with users stating, "Do you want to experience being pulled open while driving and falling out the car?" and "The worst thing about sasaeng fans is that even when you're furious, they keep filming." Others voiced support for Yu Yuhan, saying, "Well done, you deserve to be hit" and "It's so satisfying, my child finally fought back."
Well done, you deserve to be hit.
Another artist from the same agency, Wang Lujie, also experienced harassment. Sasaeng fans reportedly followed him to his hotel, and when they tried to film his mother, she became enraged. She snatched the fan's phone and grabbed her hair, leading to a public altercation in the hotel lobby.
It's so satisfying, my child finally fought back.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.