STAYs Notice Something Different About Stray Kids At The Airport, And They Can’t Help Praising It

Stray Kids recently made their way to Jakarta, Indonesia, for their upcoming concert there. On the way, fans noticed something different about their arrival at the airport, and it’s something that they’re more than happy to see.

Stray Kids have been carrying out their highly successful MANIAC world tour. While some organizational decisions for the tour have received criticism from fans, STAYs have been extremely excited to see the group’s sensational performances.

As the members arrived at Incheon Airport for their departure to Jakarta, they each showed off their visuals and unique personal styles.

jeongin with his interesting shoes collection……… pic.twitter.com/Kg4lQJLtot

— 댕꾸 ◡̈ (@SEUNGM1NE) November 10, 2022

Bang Chan was recognizable in his all-black outfit, which he added a touch of color to in the absolute best way: by hanging a “Heart Tung” (from Stray Kids’ merchandise) on his backpack.

BANG CHAN’S ALL BLACK OUTFIT AND THEN HIS PINK HEART TUNG KEYCHAIN POPPING THROUGH CUTEEE pic.twitter.com/DuPXG3IbJy

— yas (🐺 fan) (@beyondyasmin) November 10, 2022

bang chan’s heart tung keychain dangling from his black backpack and outfit im crying… pic.twitter.com/c8FT3iR7uf

— yas (🐺 fan) (@beyondyasmin) November 10, 2022

Yet, what fans were particularly happy to see this time was a noticeable increase in airport security for the members. In the past, netizens have called out idols’ managing companies many times for failing to provide adequate security for airport arrivals.

Do better @jypnation, your artists are being mobbed EVERY SINGLE time they are at the airport in South Korea. What kind of tragedy are you waiting to happen before you take strict actions against this "fans"?

— STRAY KIDS LATAM PROJECT | Fan account (@skzlatamproject) June 20, 2022

This has led to several small incidents that, though not extremely harmful, were still enough for netizens to raise serious concerns about crowd safety. Two members of Stray Kids themselves were caused to fall when the group was mobbed at the airport on a couple of different occasions; Felix was pushed to the ground, while Han was tripped and made to hurt his arm.

The situation at the airport for Stray Kids’ trip to Jakarta couldn’t have been more different, however. There were considerable numbers of security guards waiting for the group…

…enough that the members were completely surrounded by security as they made their way through the airport.

There was security waiting for the members everywhere they went and they calmly kept media and fans out of the members’ personal space.

Once Stray Kids arrived in Jakarta, they were also escorted through the airport by large numbers of security.

Given the tragic events that transpired in Itaewon on October 29 when a crowd surge took place, it makes sense that higher security would be put in place at the airport, where large numbers of fans and media often tend to form big crowds. STAYs are happy to see that Stray Kids were finally given a sizeable security team.