aespa was invited to perform at Kyungbock High School, an all-boys school located in the heart of Seoul in Jongno-gu. This is Lee Soo Man's high school.
aespa recently appeared at an event. However, fans were furious at SM Entertainment for not providing adequate security for the members' appearances at the boys' school.
On May 2nd, aespa was invited to perform at Kyungbock High School, a boys' school located in the heart of Seoul in Jongno-gu. This is Lee Soo Man's high school.
So the tradition of SM artists, Girls' Generation also appeared there in 2008. Then Red Velvet in 2015, then NCT 127 in 2016 to NCT DREAM in 2017 and 2019. But for the AESPA performance this time, the atmosphere became out of control.
When the aespa went to the main hall, they were surrounded by many students. However there was no security guard to protect them on their way to the hall. Only their manager is there to stop the students from getting too close to them.
As a result, the four AESPA members were constantly asked for selfies, handshakes, and high fives. After their performance, Aespa took the time to talk a little on stage.
At that time, some students suddenly went up on stage to take selfies with aespa. Even though their actions had crossed the line, they were not stopped by anyone.
Even though the atmosphere was chaotic, Aespa just smiled, unable to say anything. Seeing some photos and videos uploaded online of aespa at this school, fans became angry.
"They don't look comfortable! They should be better protected!" netizen comments. "Please take better care of your artist, SM Ent!" added another netizen. "Oh my! What is this?! Something far worse could have happened!" said another. "SM! What are you guys doing?" concluded another.
Meanwhile, aespa successfully performed their debut stage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, the largest music festival in the US, on April 24. At the concert, aespa performed their new song "Life's Too Short" for the first time. (wk/chus)
