These fans do more than just support their favorite artists.
Their active participation has helped shape and drive the K-pop market forward.
However, as the fandoms influence expands, so do its darker aspects.
The stronger the light, the darker the shadow.
There have been many instances in which entertainment company employees faced severe cyber harassment.
After an agency confirmed an idols dating rumors, a company employee was bombarded with complaints from fans.
Other cases include fan managers being unfairly accused of favoritism for simply interacting with fans at public events.
Despite these unreasonable and outrageous actions, there have not been sufficient protection measures established for company employees.
Some even suffer from doxxing with their personal phone numbers and private information being leaked online.
Despite these ongoing issues, some smaller agencies hesitate to take legal action against fans.
Since fan engagement is essential for their business, companies fear backlash or damage to their public image.
In most situations,the affected individuals have to take matters into their own hands.
Mental health support for employees dealing with harassment is also lacking in the entertainment industry.
Despite K-pops global success and growth, the treatment of agency staff members remains poor.
Just as these favorite artists are precious to fans, agency staff are also someones loved ones.
It is time for fans to embrace rational and constructive support rather than a blind obsession.
This is the proper way to show love for artists.
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