In an interview with Sports Seoul August 2013, EXO has addressed the problem about their Sasaeng fans, and revealing the hardships they have because of Sasaengs. For the most part, EXO kept their answers fairly nice and polite.
They have stated that Sasaengs are a huge problem-not only just for themselves, but also for the innocent people around them, harming their neighbors and anyone who is near them at any time. The sasaengs have been found jaywalking through traffic, pushing, shoving, using force around people, and sleeping in front of and around their dorms, doing immature and violent things.
Normal fans (who do not stalk EXO) have been blamed and branded for those actions.
The Sasaengs are so intrusive that they will find out their overseas schedules, and book tickets with the same flight as EXO, so they can take non-stop pictures of the members, bothering EXO, the innocent staff and passengers. It is quite unsettling to think how EXO cannot even get a break while they are traveling. As soon as they land, the sasaengs take cabs to follow EXO around. Member D.O has more Sasaeng fans than any of the other members, EXO said.
D.O commented: “Personally, since we have so many Sasaeng fans, I’ve started to feel victimized. It’s gotten to the point where my mood becomes negative even towards our normal fans. Even my personality has changed. Even though I used to be shy and cautious around strangers, because of our Sasaeng fans, I have become even more so.”
EXO-K’s leader Suho commented: “We hope you will support us at official events and concerts, and we thank you for your passion and your support, but we also have our own private lives. If you love us, please refrain from being sasaeng fan.”
EXO did clear up a rumor about a Sasaeng fan shaving off her hair so she could follow them into the restroom, saying the rumors was false and it was an actual guy. While this rumor is not true, the Sasaengs have been known to do even crazier things then that. There are Sasaengs who grope them, Sasaengs who self harm and slit their wrists to sickly declare their loyalty and love, and Sasaengs who would walk arm-in-arm with EXO as if they were couples.
Tao has recently posted about Sasaengs on his Weibo in anger. He is losing his patience for Sasaengs and their stalkerish, invasive actions. He wrote that he was tired of sasaengs who call (how did they miraculously get their phone numbers) him and other EXO members in the middle of the night, sending them Kakao messages throughout the entire day, and following them around everywhere. He hates it when Sasaengs disrupt his peaceful life. He wants to relax when he is done with the tiring work of being a celebrity. Nobody likes to be stalked. There is a fine line between loving a band and worshipping them. He ended the message saying that he would love his fans to love EXO the correct and normal way-no stalking.
source: smexolover
These Sasaeng fans are insane. I don’t understand why they think stalking their idols would be a good idea. Why would they think that would make their idols like them anymore? And do these Sasaeng fans not have a personal life of their own? Or family or friends who tell them that stalking is not a good way to spend their lives?
People are very strange.
Check out Tao’s Weibo message below. He deleted it shortly after he posted it:
“I’ve seriously had enough with these people calling us in the middle of the night, sending us kakao messages the whole day, no matter where we go there’s always some person secretly following us, is it fun? I seriously hate it when other people disrupt my private life! I like to go shopping, eat out and meet up with friends, but I don’t like being stalked. I’m not a criminal! I’m not going out to commit a crime! I just want some peace and quiet to relax and take a break once I’m off work, a time for myself! Not something like this!”
Another member, Kris also wrote an equally disappointed yet more gentle message:
“You are supposed to spend youth noisily. However, there is a limit to everything so don’t waste your life’s stamina and money following me around. I cannot be responsible for everything in your life. I am scared that you guys will later regret everything you do now. I hope you guys will live a happy and complete life.“
Previously, EXO even had an instance with Sasaeng fans where they blocked an entire escalator because they were clamoring to see the boys at an airport. In an interview, EXO members had said, "Please refrain from sasaeng." Obviously, their fans had not heeded their wish. Hopefully, these personal reprimands will make EXO's fans reevaluate their lives and priorities!
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