Pissed-off idol snatches phone from sasaeng fan! invasions of privacy arises
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Over the previous couple of weeks, reports have come out of fans chasing Ziyu in cars, fighting with airline staff at airports, and rudely confronting him over online rumors. However, the most recent viral incident has sparked admiration as well as outrage.
Ziyu is seen loading things into his car in a basement parking lot in a video that has gone viral. When the video stabilizes after a brief exaggeration, Ziyu is seen holding a phone in a pink case, which was most likely taken from a sasaeng fan who was filming him without permission.
Clearly annoyed, Ziyu shouts at someone off-screen before the clip ends.
Although many were shocked by the incident, the majority of fans praised Ziyu for sticking to his values. "Ziyu was seen taking the sasaeng's phone cause he was so fed up," a fan wrote on Twitter. "This is what happens when you mess with our divas!" Another stated, "Seeing Ziyu taking those crazy sasaengs' phones is just so satisfying to watch. Well done, Ziyu.
Those sasaengs are so annoying." Another admirer said, "Good job, Ziyu! Protect urself from that kind of person.
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Fans are now calling on Ziyu's management to put in stronger safeguards against the mental and emotional toll that sasaeng fans impose on their idols as a result of the situation.
Ziyu's career is still on a solid upward path in spite of these obstacles. According to sources, Ziyu is in serious talks to star in a new romantic thriller series that plans to start production later this year, and Revenged Love is still dominating streaming platforms. In addition, he is preparing for his eagerly anticipated comeback to the stage with a solo music release in the winter of 2025.
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