Imagine this: you're on a video call with your idol, and instead of a fun chat, you're faced with a bizarre question that leaves you questioning everything. This is exactly what happened during a recent video call featuring Soobin from the wildly popular K-pop group TXT, sparking outrage and disbelief among fans everywhere.

As TXT makes waves with their latest release, The Star Chapter: Together, the group has been engaging with their devoted fanbase through various promotional events, including video calls. However, one particular call took an unexpected and uncomfortable turn that no one saw coming.

In mid-August, a fan, in what can only be described as a shocking moment, decided to bring up an audio clip of Yeonjun that had been making rounds online. The video itself was titled: “POV: when I directly asked Soobin about the mysterious ‘ooo000’ audio clip at a fansign.”

In a moment that should have been lighthearted, the fan asked Soobin which version of his “relationship” with Yeonjun he preferred. Was it Yeonjun’s charisma and sexiness that won him over, or was it the idea of Yeonjun as Soobin’s “gentle dog owner”? Fans quickly recognized this as a reference to a fake audio clip that had sexual undertones — a move that many deemed inappropriate.

Soobin’s reaction said it all. He looked utterly bewildered, and the silence was deafening. For a full 20 seconds, he didn't respond, and even when the fansign concluded, he abruptly sat up straight, perhaps in disbelief of what had just unfolded.

As the video of this incident made its way onto social media, fans were left horrified. Many called it out as blatant sexual harassment, expressing their anger over someone presenting such content to Soobin during a fansign, a space that should be filled with joy and admiration.

One fan tweeted, “what the fuck is wrong with some shippers? Why would you show Soobin a fake Yeonbin moaning clip during fansign and ask him sexual questions? Have some class and dignity, gosh.” This sentiment was echoed widely, with calls for the fan who posed the question to be banned from future events.

Social media was ablaze with discussions around this incident, with hashtags emerging and fans advocating for the industry to take stronger action against such behaviors. One fan passionately urged others to mass report the incident to Hybe’s website, stating, “Soobin is a HUMAN being, not a toy for your fantasies!”

And while this incident has cast a shadow over the community, it’s essential to remember that most interactions during these calls remain respectful and uplifting. The hope is that events like these won’t tarnish the special moments that fans and idols share.