The 31st Hanteo Music Awards, held on the evening of February 18th, stirred widespread attention as it was marred by a series of unforeseen incidents, sparking heated discussions among fans and industry insiders alike.
During the event, a shocking incident unfolded as a fan reportedly defecated in their pants, stunning everyone present including both audience members and artists. The unexpected occurrence left clothes, shoes, and belongings of nearby attendees soiled, spreading a foul odor throughout the venue. The stench was so overpowering that even the idols had to shield their noses from the discomfort. Although an apology surfaced on Twitter, it was later revealed to be fake, further adding to the chaos. Numerous attendees confirmed the authenticity of the incident through photographic evidence, cementing it as an unforgettable moment of the night.
The awards show descended into chaos with a barrage of other incidents that ranged from verbal harassment to physical assault, along with the discovery of concerning objects and foul odors permeating the venue. Here’s a glimpse into the alarming scenarios that unfolded during the award show:
1) Inadequate security management: Security personnel displayed incompetence in handling the event’s security, prompting idols like ATEEZ to take on the role of instructing them amidst escalating tensions in the mosh area near artists’ waiting seats.
2) Unexpected protest erupts: During the concluding moments of their performance, a lone fan abruptly voiced demands for Kim Jiwoong to depart from the group, sparking a viral frenzy as footage of the incident garnered over 4 million views.
3) Fan altercation erupts: Following the outcry for Kim Jiwoong’s departure, tensions escalated among ZEROBASEONE fans, resulting in physical altercations. Reports surfaced indicating that fans supporting Kim Jiwoong retaliated against the individual who made the demand, prompting widespread ridicule on social media platforms such as Twitter, where user maechoz tweeted, “Someone said they were fighting because someone screamed for Kim Jiwoong to leave the group, and Kim Jiwoong’s fans hit them. LOL. Please spread this. Wow, they’re such idiots.”
4) Shocking incident unfolds: Prior to the poop incident, chaos ensued in the mosh area when an elementary school child initiated a disturbing act by urinating in the middle section of the standing area. Twitter user lemona725 reported the distressing scene, stating, “Someone peed in section A of the HMAs and all the fans at the center of it all are crying as they endure it… Stop the awards show!! The security guards even said it was for the better, as fans wouldn’t be pushing that way.” Numerous witnesses corroborated the occurrence.
5) Disturbing discovery: Amidst the chaos, reports emerged of used condoms found discarded in the public trash area of the arena, shedding light on a potentially scandalous occurrence. Witnesses shared accounts suggesting that individuals engaged in sexual activity during ZEROBASEONE’s performance, sparking speculation about the nature of such behaviour. Twitter user gelleis2 expressed dismay, tweeting, “There was someone who peed before the poop incident. It got buried because of the pooping, but it happened near the middle row. But f*ck, someone said that there were people having sex in the standing area during ZEROBASEONE’s performance. F*ck, there were condoms in the trash too. It’s a real mess f*ck. F*ck, is this an awards show or a toilet?”
