ENHYPEN’s Jake recently faced a troubling situation at Incheon Airport, prompting concerns among fans. On December 27, when ENHYPEN was at the Incheon airport to fly out for their Japan schedule, the group was surrounded by a large crowd of fans, resulting in a chaotic environment.
Amidst the commotion, group member Jake inadvertently fell to the ground. Although he quickly got back up and continued walking, fans were deeply worried about the incident.
Adding to their concern, eyewitnesses later reported seeing Jake allegedly limping, raising suspicions about a potential injury sustained during the fall. Fans have since taken to social media to express their anger and disappointment, calling on BELIFT LAB to improve the group’s security arrangements.
The incident has sparked a wave of frustration, as this is not the first time ENHYPEN members have reportedly faced security lapses in public spaces. Fans are trending the hashtag like "PROTECT YOUR ARTIST" urging the company to take immediate action to prevent such incidents in the future.
Many fans shared their thoughts online, with comments such as:
"We're nearing 2025 yet there's no better security for the members..HE LITERALLY FELL AT THE AIRPORT," a fan stated.
"Idk how many times that we have to speak out that belift can hear us. It’s so heartbreaking that all we can do is just watching but not able to do anything…" a fan remarked.
Some other fans wrote:
"Jake fell down due to that horrible airport mobbing and accidents like this have been happening since predebut and will just get worse as they gain more popularity and you know that," a fan wrote.
"The recent airport mobbing incident, where he fell due to the chaos, highlights the urgent need for stronger proactive measures. We urge you to prioritize ENHYPEN’s safety and privacy, especially during travel, to prevent future risk," another fan said.
"Isn’t it exhausting seeing stuff like this happen again and again? jake fell at the airport cuz people can’t respect his personal space. HE’S A HUMAN, not a free show. this should’ve never happened in the first place," a fan expressed.
ENHYPEN's Jake experiences another airport mobbing incident
A similar incident to the above-mentioned one occurred in July 2023, following ENHYPEN's performance at the K-pop Lux concert, when uncontrollable pushing broke out at the Incheon Airport. During that time, member Sunoo appeared particularly overwhelmed by the crowd, with fans attempting to touch the members.
Jake had stepped in to protect Sunoo by holding him by the shoulders, shielding him from the chaos. This time, however, Jake seemingly fell due to mobbing. The relentless pushing from fans allegedly caused him to lose his balance and fall to the ground.
Fans were deeply concerned by the incident and have since demanded that BELIFT LAB and HYBE take immediate action to enhance security for the group. Fans are voicing their frustration, stating that it’s long overdue for stricter rules to be implemented, as the group continues to encounter such situations at airports repeatedly.
Meanwhile, ENHYPEN held their final schedule of 2024 on December 28 and 29 in Japan in the form of their WALK THE LINE concert tour.