On Tuesday, September 24, the new episode of KStar Next Door was released on its official YouTube channel, featuring EXO's Baekhyun as a guest. In the latest episode of the talk show, Baekhyun recounted an incident when sasaengs (Korean term for obsessive fans) intruded on his home following his departure from the dormitory.
He disclosed that he relocated to his new home due to their reputed security, although a break-in nevertheless occurred. He observed an individual showing strange behavior, and abruptly, several people emerged from between the vehicles in the underground parking facility, reminiscent of the Avengers assembling.
Fans of EXO's Baekhyun expressed concern for him following his appearance on the talk show, which culminated in an outpouring of comments across the internet. A user on X stated:
“This is actually terrifying”
Many said that it was a scary situation, while others felt sad for the K-pop idol.
“Although he can casually joke about it when retelling such stories but it must have been a stressful and scary time”- commented a fan.
“the causality of him talking about it and how it happened way too often that he’s used to it is just sad”- stated an X user.
“ssng are all horrible people i feel bad for bh knowing he was having a really tough time during those days but the fact that he told this story by joking addressing them as avengers unseriousss”- A fan remarked.
Some fans raised their voices against such sasaeng and called them "shameless," while another fan requested a law against them.
“how far and shameless a person can be, these world is getting scarier a normal person isnt safe anymore . We need another planet to live onto.”- commented an X user.
“there should be a law where being a sasaeng could lock u up in korea”- stated a fan.
“He is making it a light talk but he must have endured so much....to specifically find a house with more tighter security....let my boy live peacefully”- another fan commented.
EXO's Baekhyun sang Love Me Right, Monster, and Love Shot during the talk show
Jonathan, the host of KStar Next Door, emphasized that EXO's songs achieve popularity every time Baekhyun sings the introduction, using Love Me Right, Monster, and Love Shot as examples to support his assertion. Subsequently, the host asked EXO's Baekhyun to perform a few lines from these three songs.
Additionally, the host used Baekhyun's nicknames, such as 'Byun Pelvis,' 'Byun Thighs,' and 'Byun Collarbone,' during the conversation. In response, Baekhyun stated that he had heard all of it. The host referred to him as an 'alpha man' due to his masculine monikers. The singer also displayed his macho style by demonstrating his hapkido techniques.
Jonathan extended his heartfelt congratulations to EXO's Baekhyun for his recent hit, Pineapple Slice. His 2024 solo track was released after an approximate three-and-a-half-year hiatus.
EXO's Baekhyun's Pineapple Slice was released on September 6, and as of writing this article, the MV of this song has over 31 million views on YouTube.