Jimin Called "Stupid" by Some Fans at Argentina Concert for Being Too Concerned About Their Safety

 


As some fans may already know, during the opening performance of BTS's first concert in Argentina on October 21, the group had briefly pause the show out of concern for the audience's safety. Jimin and several other members 

noticed that fans in the standing area were dancing and swaying vigorously to the beat while standing extremely close together, creating the impression that the crowd was pushing against one another. This raised concerns that the movements could become dangerous, particularly for those at the front.


Jimin even addressed the crowd directly, speaking in a tone that clearly conveyed his concern: “Uh, guys, I love it (here), and I missed you guys a lot, too. But if you push each other like that, it could be dangerous for those on the first floor. Whoa, whoa, it’s a bit dangerous if you do that, so please don’t push each other. That way, we can all enjoy the concert together. You can do that, right? Thank you. I’d be really grateful if you could enjoy this concert safely.”




In another video, Jimin was seen reminding fans near the secondary stage at least once more not to push one another. He urged them to prioritize safety and used hand gestures to signal that the crowd should stop pressing forward toward the front rows. These actions demonstrated just how genuinely concerned he was about the audience’s well-being and everyone’s ability to enjoy the concert safely. 



However, instead of appreciating Jimin’s concern, some fans—including people who attended the concert in person that day—responded to him disrespectfully.

Several clips circulating on social media captured audience members shouting words such as “Stupid” and “Idiot,” as well as the phrase “Idiot, this is Argentina,” while Jimin was reminding everyone to be careful. These individuals reportedly believed that the idol was overreacting because the crowd’s movements were part of Argentina’s concert culture, where pogo dancing and mosh pits are common. From their perspective, Jimin simply did not understand the local concert culture and was worrying unnecessarily.


During the performance of “IDOL,” as the members moved around the pitch, a water bottle was thrown toward Jimin, narrowly missing his face. Although he appeared briefly startled, he quickly regained his composure, while a nearby security guard promptly removed the bottle to prevent anyone from tripping over it. Some fans have questioned whether the incident was merely accidental or whether the bottle was thrown intentionally. 



Regardless of whether such crowd movements are considered part of Argentina’s concert culture, that does not justify treating Jimin disrespectfully or mocking his genuine concern for the audience’s safety.


More importantly, some ARMY were reportedly taken out of the crowd to receive medical attention after being squeezed by the pressure of the tightly packed audience. Fans who attended the concert also shared their firsthand experiences, with one describing it as “an intense experience being barricade like that” and adding that “the pushing was brutal.”


Fortunately, Jimin’s repeated reminders, delivered at least twice, appeared to help ease the situation. His concern was neither unnecessary nor something that deserved to be dismissed by disrespectful audience members calling him an “idiot.” He was simply trying to ensure that everyone could enjoy the concert without putting themselves or others at risk.


One fan expressed their views, writing: “With all due respect, no one cares about how y’all enjoy a concert if it means making BTS uncomfortable and watching people get crushed. When the members are on stage visibly stressed and asking you to stop pushing, your ‘concert culture’ doesn’t supersede basic respect and safety.”


Another fan was equally outraged, writing: "Saying 'idiot, this is Argentina' while Jimin is literally worried aabout people's safety, and then throwing a bottle at him during IDOL? You guys are embarrassing. He was only trying to make sure everyone was safe, and no excuse for that kind of disrespect. Learn to respect the artists you claim to support. Oh, I forgot—the majority of this fandom is not real OT7."


Other fans expressed similar anger, leaving comments such as:


● Clearly, a lot of them do not care about hurting people Jimin's too kind to these people.


● Mosh pits are not a cultural identity. They don't belong in K-pop.


● Imagine calling someone an idiot for trying to prevent a crowd crush. The only idiot here is the person who shouted it.


● Jimin was protecting YOUR safety. Show some damn respect!


● Imagine Jimin showing education, empathy, and love for the fans, and they call him an idiot. Such pathetic people.


● This is not fan behavior. Their lives must be so sad to hate him like that.



[Another fan reactions]


Ultimately, concert traditions should never be used as an excuse to disregard other people's safety or disrespect an artist who is genuinely concerned about the audience. Jimin was not asking fans to stop enjoying themselves; he was asking them to be mindful of the people around them. No matter where a concert takes place, everyone deserves to enjoy the music in a safe environment, and showing concern for others should never be treated as something worthy of ridicule.





 

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