Previously, several Stray Kids fans in Saudi Arabia were reported missing following the postponement of the concert. Reports began circulating on Twitter that "dangerous" and "unknown" men kidnapped the girls at the venue. But is that right?
On January 14th, Stray Kids was scheduled to perform at Riyadh Season, the largest music festival in Saudi Arabia, but was canceled due to bad weather. Unfortunately, the fans had already gathered at the stadium and were suddenly faced with a transportation problem.
Men who are called dangerous and unknown kidnap the girls in the place. Upon hearing this news, international fans from various fandoms gave their support, sharing tips and resources to help those who were lost.
Several Twitter Spaces are also created to communicate with those who are lost or need help. Hours later, Saudi Arabian fans returning from the venue revealed that—unlike what was circulating online—the situation was actually "calm and safe."
The video shows that the police are helping and protecting fans. Buses organized by STAY helped many girls reach home safely. In the end, they insisted that the situation was far different from what was depicted on Twitter.
A Saudi Arabian news site confirmed that it is not true that the fans were kidnapped. They stated that those who continued to spread the rumors would be prosecuted.
"There is no truth to what is circulating on social media about the harassment case that took place at a concert that was postponed before it started in Riyadh due to circumstances beyond our control, and anyone who spreads these rumors that undermines the efforts of the security forces will be subject to prosecution and legal liability," reported The Saudi Post.
Some fans who were reported missing were found safely, didn't exist, or faked their circumstances. The confusion that ensues after concerts are canceled is what seems to lead people to believe their loved ones are missing. Thankfully, all the fans made it home safely. (wk/goddess)
