A resurfaced video fan call involving SEVENTEEN member Mingyu has drawn attention after the singer ended the conversation when a fan made an inappropriate request.
Many entertainment companies have continued to hold video fan calls that allow supporters around the world to speak directly with their favourite idols. These online meetings often lead to light-hearted or memorable moments that spread widely on social media.
Some calls have also drawn attention for uncomfortable exchanges between fans and artists. One such moment occurred duringpromotions for SEVENTEEN's 2023 single 'God of Music'. A short clip from the interaction circulated widely online and prompted discussion among viewers.
During the video call, a fan began the conversation by asking Mingyu if he would give her a Christmas present. Mingyu replied by asking what she wanted. The fan then responded with arequest to see his abs.
are you ffr?! and not getting embarrassed at all ?!? have some shame on you do you think it’s funny to hear that from a random stranger?!? CARATS ARENT SEVENTEENS FRIENDS AND EVEN IF THEY WERE THIS IS NOT A WAY TO TREAT PEOPLE FFSpic.twitter.com/5F5bxctJI3
Mingyu laughed briefly before declining the request. He replied, 'You're really funny. That's a no. Bye~'. The call ended shortly afterwards, leaving the fan surprised by the sudden conclusion.
The fan attempted to continue the conversation after his response. She said, 'Why? I mean honestly...', but the call had already ended before she could finish speaking. Mingyu disconnected the call before the exchange continued further.
As the conversation came to a close, a staff member could be heard saying 'time's up', indicating that the fan call had already reached its time limit. Video calls during promotional events typically last only a short period so that many participants can speak with the artists.
Although the time limit had already been reached, the call ended more abruptly than many similar interactions. The sudden ending led viewers to believe Mingyu may have chosen to close the call after hearing the request. The short clip quickly spread across fan communities online.
Many viewers commented on the moment after the clip circulated online. Several responses focused on the behaviour shown during the call and the way Mingyu handled the situation. The incident became a widely shared topic among fans discussing online fan call etiquette.
Source: International Business Times UK