On March 11, 2025, TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT) experienced an intense scene at Gimpo International Airport as they prepared to embark on their ACT: PROMISE – EP. 2 world tour. Despite prior advisories from both the band members and their management urging fans to refrain from gathering at airports, the enthusiasm of fans resulted in an overwhelming turnout.
This enthusiastic turnout escalated into a chaotic environment, where security personnel struggled to maintain control. Some fans pushed through barricades, encroaching dangerously close to the members.
Disturbing footage shared on social media captured the visible discomfort of the band members, with Yeonjun notably displaying frustration as some sought to distance themselves from the crowd. Exhaustion was evident, with certain members opting to sit down amidst the overwhelming chaos.
In a troubling incident, a sasaeng—a fan exhibiting obsessive behavior—managed to breach the barricade, approaching Yeonjun before being escorted away.
The response from fans observing the ordeal online was one of outrage, condemning the actions of those disregarding TXT’s calls for privacy. Many expressed that genuine fans should prioritize respect for the group’s boundaries rather than create such perilous situations. A user named @tokkiebff articulated their thoughts, stating:
“this is so scary. if you have no regard for their safety and mob them at airports, you can’t call yourself a fan. respect their space!!”
Social media platforms saw a surge of comments denouncing the incident, with many users highlighting Yeonjun’s previous comments on Weverse about the need for respectful fan behavior. Observers noted that the idols appeared both exhausted and annoyed.
“all are really sick the members have said it over and over bc it puts everyone inc the idols at risk. how can you call urself a fan if you don’t even care abt their safety???,”a fan commented.
“They looked so upset, I don’t like it: (The awful behavior of following artists at the airport need to stop. It’s dangerous (for both the artist and the fans) and disturbing other people too. Those crazy “fans”need to stop,”another person wrote.
“This is so wrong and why would they want to piss their idols off like that anyway? Like they’re still human beings too,”an X user remarked.
“Respect our Idol privacy, they’re so tired after concert and you guys just make a noise crowd at Airports? if you real moa, you never do that! Isn’t hard?,”a netizen added.
Calls for improved security measures and structured public access for the idols were prevalent among fans, who stressed the necessity for private entry and exit points. This ongoing issue persists despite TXT’s repeated appeals for understanding.
“Why doesn’t Korea make a separate entrance for them. I’m pretty sure US celebrities neverrrrr have to deal with this,”an X user added.
“Why can’t they make separate entrances and exits for artists to keep them safe? And keep fans or just curious people out. Why should tired idols suffer because of this? Can we MOA influence this somehow?,”another fan commented.
“That’s so scary and dangerous, they could’ve hurt a member,”a netizen wrote.
Progress of TXT’s ACT: PROMISE – EP. 2 World Tour
Despite the disturbing incident at the airport, TXT’s ACT: PROMISE – EP. 2 world tour is set to continue, following a successful kickoff in Incheon, South Korea. Their upcoming shows will take place in Japan and Europe, with the excitement from fans palpable.
The European leg is scheduled to begin in Barcelona on March 20, followed by stops in London, Berlin, Paris, and Amsterdam. Fans eagerly anticipate the group’s dynamic performances, particularly after their successful South Korean shows.
The tour comes on the heels of their recent mini-album release, *The Star Chapter: SANCTUARY*, which achieved remarkable sales exceeding a million copies on its first day and continues to dominate various charts globally.
Before heading to Europe, TXT will perform at K-Arena Yokohama in Kanagawa, Japan, on March 12 and 13, with their first European concert set for Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona.