Japanese Security Allegedly Dragging Fan Out Of Venue Triggers Divided Backlash

Recently, the SMTOWN live in Fukuoka concert was held in Japan over the weekend.

In particular, a video clip went viral, showing a fan being forcibly dragged out of the venue for filming.  While filming is strictly prohibited in Japan, many were divided on whether the security guard’s actions were appropriate.

아니시발 무슨 사람 때린것도 아니고 걸렸다고 이렇게 끌고간다고????? #슴콘 pic.twitter.com/qvKiQqvlvd

— 서키 (@seokl_319) February 1, 2026

What the f*ck. It’s not like they hit someone, and yet they are dragging them out like that?

일본은 공연을 촬영했다는 이유만으로 사람을 무자비하게 폭행하고 끌고가는 나라구나… 폭력성 너무 무섭네 이런 나라 가서 공연시켜도 되는거임? ㅠㅠ https://t.co/6qJOB2kQwH

— ㄻ (@hcsfsc) February 1, 2026

So Japan is a country that brutally assaults and drags people out just for filming? The violence is so scary. Is it ok to go to a country like this and hold a performance?

찍지 말랬는데 찍은게 잘못이라고 하는 애들이랑 시발 덕질 같이 못하겠음
촬영금지는 걍 규칙임 범죄가 아니라고
콘서트 촬영 좀 했다고 무슨 범죄자 취급하면서 여러명이 달려들어서 제압하고 폭행하고 카메라 파손하고 가방검사하는게 ㄹㅇ 정당하다고 생각하는거임? https://t.co/MrMRALpdNJ

— ^333 (@Ejdznshdbdntl) February 1, 2026

I can’t be a fan with people saying that it’s their fault for filming. Not being able to film is just a rule, not some crime. Do you really think it’s right for them to treat them like a criminal for filming a bit at the concert and pink you down, assault you, smash your camera, and search your bag?

However, others felt that rules are rules and if they aren’t kept, then it’s only right for them to leave.

일본은 원래 초상권에 엄격함.. 알면서 몰래 찍는거잖은 일단 걸렸으면 조용히 나가야디 어카뮤ㅠㅠ 안나간다고 뻐딩기고 한국어, 중국어로 욕하는 사람들도 많음ㅠ 목덜미 잡은것도 아니고 등치 큰 남자가 버티니 어쩔 수 없었을 듯 https://t.co/JNg8qRX1j6

— 거래서치🐻 (@FullsunL22) February 1, 2026

Japan is strict about portrait rights. If you film despite knowing the rules, then you should leave quietly if you get caught. If you don’t budge, a lot of people criticize you. It’s not like they grabbed them by the neck; they had no choice because he was a bigger guy.

1. 원칙을 지킨다.
2. 말로할 때 그만한다.
두 가지 중에 하나만 지키면 되는 거 아닐까요 https://t.co/nvrUwusvq1

— 우시킹 (@NotokushiYu) February 1, 2026

1. Obey the rules. 2. Stop when they tell you to stop. Shouldn’t it be fine if you abide by one of these two rules.