aespa showed up at Gimpo Airport on July 2, 2024. They were headed to Japan for their tour, SYNK: PARALLEL LINE. The girls dressed down in casual outfits and caps.
Airport departures have been increasingly dangerous in 2024. More and more fans have been showing up to the airport in hopes of glimpsing their favorite stars. aespa was not exempt from the crowds. They posed patiently for the press and fansites.
aespa at Gimpo International Airport (GMP) heading to Japan for 2024 aespa LIVE TOUR – SYNK : PARALLEL LINE and Music Show Appearances.
— 윈터얼트 (@wntrult) July 1, 2024
Later, when they entered the airport departure halls, fans began to crowd them, rushing to get a closer view of them.
anyone know why gimpo airport is always like this? the guy who took this video titled it “hundreds of fans going crazy and pushing over aespa at gimpo” 😵💫 pic.twitter.com/J1tBoJ5pBl
— busy cow (@anovacow) July 1, 2024
The girls were crowded, with everyone shoving their caeras and phones at them. The chaos did not stop until they crossed the gates of departure. Even official press from Newsen struggled to get their coverage, being pushed by the fans. Fans were severely criticized for their actions.
왜.왜이러시는거애요? pic.twitter.com/P4AXf3Yswk
— b..! (@katarinabob) July 1, 2024
Why are they like that?
— Katarinabob
가까이서 보고싶고 사진에 담고 싶은건 알겠는데 질서정연해서 다니세요…
별들 다치면 어쩌려고… 제발 이러지 말자
너희 여기 다 담겼어… 부끄러운줄 알자… https://t.co/vfNib0YwZP— 아기돼지토끼 (@230225_201117) July 2, 2024
I understand that people want to see the up close and take their videos, but please keep order… What will you do if the stars get hurt… Please don’t do this. You guys have all been caught on camera here… Know when to be ashamed.
— 230225_201117
저렇게작고마른자기아이돌한테들이박고싶을까ㄹㅇ부서질까봐거리유지하고싶을것같은데 https://t.co/rp8eMVOQEI
— ♨️ (@xnzla0) July 2, 2024
Do you really want to be throwing yourselves at such tiny and skinny kids? I would want to keep my distance from them in case they break.
— xnzla0
존나 추하다 자신의 소중한 시간을 연예인한테 피해주는 데에 쓰고 싶나 https://t.co/XMeyYtgMSv
— .. (@jeongeu6086591) July 2, 2024
This is f*cking pathetic. Do you really want to use your precious time on giving harm to celebrities?
— jeongeu6086591
Things get especially out of hand when it comes to Gimpo Airport departures, thanks to its proximity to Seoul compared to Incheon International Airport. aespa is not the only one to struggle with crowds at airports. You can read more about why it is becoming an increasing issue below.
Netizens Debate Who Is At Fault With Airport Congestion For Celebrity Arrival And Departure
