Fans of Jackson Wang, member of K-pop boy group GOT7, are calling for better security after the Hong Kong rapper-singer was manhandled by a stranger during his recent visit in Thailand.
The artist, who is currently embarking on his Magic Man world tour, was recently in Thailand for an event.
Based on the videos circulating on social media, a massive crowd of fans gathered to see Jackson. As he was leaving the event, the idol stopped by his car to greet and wave to his supporters but an unknown female came rushing to approach him and was seen almost embracing him and dragging him out of the car.
The security staff then pulled the unknown female away from Jackson, and the artist was evidently left in shock by the turn of events, before he tried to process what happened.
The incident quickly sparked outrage online, with fans expressing their disappointment in the security guards and lamenting the lack of protection for Jackson.
“How come she was able to get close to him,” one tweet read, while another fans said that the guards “could have done a better job” protecting Jackson. “What if that person was coming to harm him? That is so beyond scary, and seeing the look on Jackson’s face and checking himself.”
Saw the video of Jackson wang and someone just coming up and hug him, the guards could have done a better job what If that person was coming to harm him. That is so beyond scary and seeing the look on Jackson's face and checking himself. Do a better job guards this could +
— ⁷Kels⁹- waiting for 2025🔍⍤⃝🔎 (@J00niesMsRight) July 23, 2023
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— Jackson is my husband. Bambam is my son. (@foggyjeeja) July 22, 2023
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So fucking annoyed at this. She literally just grabbed Jackson and then proceeded to shout at him. This is not okay… she’s clearly not a fan! https://t.co/LTgukGV1VD
— 💚 (@GotJiaerx) July 22, 2023
Lord I pray yibo bodyguards never let anyone get this close to him
To see Jackson check his body to ensure he wasn't harm https://t.co/i1gYueH53u— Anzhi (@87Keyra) July 23, 2023
Some fans also condemned the behavior of the unknown woman, and reminded their fellow fans the importance of giving boundaries to the artists, as these artists are also human beings.
“Being a celebrity doesn’t make you less human. Just more vulnerable. They should be treated like people,” another said. Another wrote, “Did the person think Jackson will be happy when she does this? Crazy!”
I just saw the clip of that person going right up to Jackson, grabbing hold of his shirt and waist before being pulled off by security. The look on his face when he realised. The way he patted his body to make sure he was OK. That scare. Think about it. Yeah. Matter of time.
— Cypher⁷ / Shesawseesaw (@cypherluscious) July 23, 2023
This is why we do not encourage swarming into airports. Stalkers will be disguised as fans. They can hurt the artist and even the guards cannot have control when there is a mob or too many to look after. And did the person think Jackson will be happy when she does this? Craaaaazy https://t.co/PmXG6VBVnu
— ARMY-ing 101 for BTS (@ARMYing101_) July 23, 2023
I just got here on twitter and saw what happened. I hate the way she touched him.
I have so many questions, this is so dangerous. She was rubbing on him, Jackson should burn/throw away that outfit. Who knows if she was spreading some odorless substance that could harm him
— Mélissa 💖🇭🇹🇨🇦 (@wangpokemon) July 22, 2023
this is so scary! what the fuck!? and what’s makes me sad about this is jackson is sooo open with fans, invites fans to party, drink, and take selfies with him, and then this? 😭 i really hope jackson is okay.
NO ARTIST DESERVES THIS! pic.twitter.com/XuT565XVjY
— 🥷🏼 (@alterrchan) July 23, 2023
As of writing, Jackson or his management has yet to release a statement about the incident. It also remains unclear what happened to the unknown female stranger.
Aside from Jackson, another K-pop idol – Jang Wonyoung of girl group IVE was also approached by an unknown child during their recent visit to Madrid.
Since the group’s departure from JYP Entertainment in January 2021, the GOT7 members have signed with different agencies and pursued solo activities. Jackson has been busy releasing albums and touring under his agency Team Wang Records.
His sophomore album Magic Man was released in September 2022.
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.#JacksonWangCheetah@teamwangofcl pic.twitter.com/Vt427whq3L— Jackson Wang (@JacksonWang852) April 24, 2023
In April, he released “Cheetah” and hinted at Magic Man 2, a likely sequel to his 2022 studio album Magic Man. “Magic Man 2, my true self, genuine and unfiltered,” he wrote. But details about his next album have yet to be announced.
Featured image: Jackson Wang’s Twitter