PAPARAZZI's being RUDE to STRAY KIDS at MET GALA

Everybody at the met gala had the same damn face so idk wtf! The paparazzi can kick rocks!

Elqueeen44

thats is why no one likes those kind of people, not only the boy kpop groups will come fater them, but god will too, jesus will too.

seungmins_kimchi

nah fr 💀

t.dechen

That was me when I found out Abt the paparazzi

Leeknowbiased

RICKY WHEN I CATCH U RICKY 😡

I know u know Lee know

Ugh rudeness is so unnecessary.

haejin

Emotionless? What? Every single celebrity there posed without smiling, looking serious, just like they did. THey only picked on them because they (the photographers) were ignorant, rude, and racist... they acted like Stray Kids were nobodies. THey were invited for a fucking reason. The photographers are the nobodies. ANd the fact that most of SKz understand english perfectly... they looked down on them and it's so sickening. These guys make me ashamed of being american, thinking that skz might think that's how we all would treat them. Those photographers are trash.

Jeni Petrie

Channie usually takes Stays to task in a BIG way if they cross the line. He's done his fair share of @ss-chewing the fandom when they try to "defend" the group from JYPE's policies that Stays don't always agree with. What I think is worth noting is that the day after the Met Gala, Chan got on Bubble and said that they had a great time because "everyone was so respectful" followed by a smiley emoji. Bang Chan is NOT an emoji user, generally speaking. My interpretation of this is as follows: Chan *could have* and *has in the past* given Stays a major scolding for hacking/redirecting that pap's personal website. So far...he hasn't. Not at all. Instead, he made a *pointed* reference to "respectful" behavior at the Met Gala and added a smiley--which I read as super sarcastic; he's pissed all right, but NOT at Stays this time, at the disrespectful paparazzi members who he clearly heard harassing his seven "kids". For obvious reasons, Chan can't comment publicly on what happened, but he damn straight well CAN give Stays a long leash and let them do what they do when they feel SKZ is being unfairly treated. I could be waaaaay off, but that's my take on it.

Deni

Chan just tried to calm Stay on bubble after the Gala, saying that they had so much fun with the aussie staff there, that took care of them pretty well....however Stays were so furious that they started hacking into the photographers Instagram account, telling them (especially one of them) to apologize, finding out their adress and phone numbers, etc.....Stays went way too far...I really hope this cools down real quickly....

Julia

The photographers literally make me SICK, to the point where I find it hard to even watch the video. and the fact that most of them understand English excellently and could probably hear everything being said straight to their face live AS AN INTRODUCTION/ FIRST WELCOME INTO THE MET GALA?!?! makes me wanna just cry. It pisses me off how disrespectful some people can be. The way that he was complaining about literally doing his job which is the only reason his irrelevant ass was even invited to the met gala is fvcing crazy to me. Absolutely disgusting behaviour over all... im glad the detective stays hunted him down on all socials lmao

_.moogsie_

at 1:13 you can hear "im getting covid" it pisses me off

Lia

You should do a video on what stays, army and blinks have done since this o.o

Melisswa

Wesh non mais allô... WTF... Im loosing my English sorry guys... I can't chill... Stays will go after them... Remember the boat driver how he was rude to Jimin... And what happened after... I mean can't you show some respect, some humility!? First k-pop band to attend to MET GALA (I had to confess I had to search what that was)!!!? I mean Felix my bias is the ambassador for Louis Vuitton!!! Can't you show some respect for that accomplish!! My bias did a défilé in my native city. Being recognized by... Man do some search before!!!! Two of them r Australian!!!! I mean... They fuck up and there something we called karma. But big big up to my SK for there sang froid. Et je suis sur ils ont fait exprès de pas écouter, de les ignorer... SK emotionless people!?

Queeny Sunny Ann

The guys looked beautiful, and they handled the situation with style and grace. I also thought their behavior was disgusting and uncalled for and it is even more upsetting that the event coordinators standing nearby didn't do more to shut it down. I highly doubt they will be invited back as photographers and with any luck they will be blacklisted. I do think it is amazing that Stays in less than 48 hours have located the most offensive of the photographers and have posted his face all over social media and he had to change his social media accounts to private. I'm sure Karama is already in play.

tj1994

Bro stays hacked the paparazzis website that they post there photography and now when you go to it all it says is “#apologizetoskz”

Vivi

How do u say right in korean 😃 the way that two of them are Aussies, Han, Seungmin and Hyunjin know and speak English, and Bin, Innie and Lino might not speak it that well but their learning and they mostly likely understand and will speak English as much as they can

123rachagetspotlight

in a video one of them can be heard saying " I feel like I'm getting Covid" -_-

Sara Corso

The thing that got me was towards the end when they were saying trash like, they could be confused with another group because they changed? Wtf? Also, going on about them being expressionless, they were serious and had what I call their 'fashion' faces on. So did a lot of other people. Love SKZ and hope they still had a fun time.

Nuala Seamus

Tysm for speaking up about this, Ben

Han Seoyeon

I didn't, but I heard "arigato" 🙄 the whole thing was a shit show. But I'm so glad they managed to get some bright spots out if the evening.

Hazel

Thanks for speaking up Ben

Ana Sillig

One word to describe the paparazzi - DEPLORABLE

Stephie

Exactly!!! Did you hear one person saying "namaste" like how racist is that!!!

Ashley Lawson

He actually already did

LeeknowsRippedPants

you have to wach cheese now, it perfect for what happend.

Paola Fonseca

Omg… how powerful 😄

ascene

Yea, those paparazzi are horrible. But I think and hope SKZ don’t even notice them. Cuz they are just simple small paparazzi and they won’t effect SKZ life at all 😁 so apologies obviously needed. But overall SKZ hopefully enjoyed the rest of the evening. And I feel like they don’t need to not go to such event if they’ll want to just because of those paparazzis. To much power for them. They are nothing. For this situation let’s listen “Cheese” by our SKZ.

ascene

Bro these photographers need to be fired, for real!! Their first Met Gala experience and it goes like this, especially knowing that during this event, this year and last year, there were french celebrities of colour (a singer, Aya Nakamura, a black woman, and an influencer, Lena Mahfouf, a north african woman) who aren't estranged to being victims of racism in France (as a french person of colour I can tell you it sucks for us here), I can only imagine how they experienced this year's Met Gala with such unprofessional and racist pieces of shit!! And Zendaya faced that too? I'm about to throw hands. Apparently Jennie was a target too, but don't quote me on that. Bottom line, Stray Kids deserved better...

Dada

I give them another 24hrs to have their jobs......even if not a stay.....people are going to eat these paps up and spit them out! I'm not one for cancel culture but this was just ridiculous and inappropriate!

Crystal Young

Just signed a petition. Change.org Demand Public Apology from Sean Zanni for Disrespectful Remarks at Met Gala 2024. Pleas sign all for the love off straykids💜

nola

can u stop with lee know doesn’t understand english stuff for god sakes he can understand it fully but can’t speak well. stop it

melis

Stay hacked his website, now when you go there, there's the inscription "apologizetostraykids" 😂😭 I can’t 🤣🤣

Bota

In the year 2024, such racist and xenophobic comments should not be made. Our nationality does not make us better people. You're not better because you're an American at an American gala, shut the fuck up and do your job.

fot

This really pissed me off 100%.

fot

I'm not Korean, I'm Aussie And i was completely disgusted by the comments of those cameramen. Were they being racist or did they think that our guys can't speak English.....whatever the reason they should be ashamed. It won't be long till they issue an apology. Some Stays managed to find their personal info, so I can only imagine the trolling they r receiving....serves them right

Crystal

I read on twitter that the one with the most to say got fired, can't confirm but considering these photographers were privately hired by the Met and caught on camera being racist, xenophobic and disrespectful to guests (I think the same group was making nasty comments about Zendaya as well, so double-oof), it honestly wouldn't surprise me if they never work again. Nobody wants to hire a photographer who 1) is rude, 2) is racist, 3) loudly complains about having to do his job, and 4) mocks who they're photographing. I also saw British Vogue posted an article with a pic of Seungmin and Hyunjin, but misnamed Hyunjin as Felix...like, they look nothing alike (especially now), but I guess all Asian people look the same? They have now removed the caption so it's just the photographer's name. The thing that immediately got my back up is the handler; she placed the boys in the best place to get the pictures Tommy wanted, even telling the photographers this was the shot they were going for, she directed the boys when to turn and reveal. All I could think was "if you were more important, you'd be closer to the centre and could get that pretty money shot, but clearly you're trash with that camera, so suck it up". It's pretty clear to everyone that Chan heard and was pissed; that clap to get the boys attention was personal.

Lan

I think it's the same guy who called them emotionless. It's xenophobic as fuck and racist to boot; he not only labelled all Asian's as Chinese, he continued the narrative that Chinese people are to blame for covid. There's also the clip of someone else speaking Japanese (mockingly) at the boys, these idiots really just decided to add insult to insult. I do wonder what would have happened if the boys had suddenly started speaking in fluent English right there, but I applaud their professionalism - you could see Chan engage dad-mode!

Lan

I saw a post on Instagram, showing the photographer that made the most comments about them, I will send the photo on the community chat, when you get the chance, please report him! Thanks🩵🤍

tyler

There was another clip where you could hear someone saying "Im going to get covid" Like come on, its 2024

Mosde

I believe the ones who said most of these comments should be fired. It was extremely unprofessional on one hand, but the reason they should be fired is simply the racism they inflicted. It is sad, that the first time I watch the clips, I immediately knew it were in the USA and I think that is the saddest part. The people there owe the boys an apology. It is sad and just makes me angry to hear comments like that.

Manuela Bauer

This paparazzi know nothing, obviously. Just plain racist.

thehappymil

I was so shocked how disrespectful these paparazzi were. They really don't know who they talking to. I wonder what Tommy said over these paparazi. I think karma is coming for them. Straykids you did awesome and im so proud💜

nola

Even Army is commenting their disbelief and outrage. I feel like I need to do something. Who do we call.?? Where do we send messages or letters ??

Lisa Mecey

This made me SOOOO mad! ESPECIALLY when that one person was like NOW JUMP! as if they were just puppets to do their bidding. You can SEEEE Chan About to lose it and he Claps to get the guys attention so they can get tf out of there! he HEARD those comments. He was maaaad

Fenix Flight

i also heard someone say they were going to catch covid, like what the hell?

Alice

I was so disgusted and outraged with the paparazzi's racist comments about our awesome and gorgeous guys. I would love to be able to find out who that one guy that was talking trash about them. The guy wiping his face. I want to write to his boss about how racist and rude he was to Stray Kids. If I was there I would have punch that dickhead right in his nasty sweating face. He was the biggest idiot talking all sarcastic there. Sorry for being so straight forward, but that's how I am. 😍🥰💜💖🤗 I love you Ben and Stays.

deanna cox

You are exactly right; we may never see SKZ at the Met again because of them!! Stays will always come to their defense, and it is TOTALLY necessary!!! What those paparazzi did was DISGUSTING!!! PERIOD!

Brigette C

Ben thank you for posting this I am so angry about the way SKZ were treated. OMH why do they assume, nevermind I forgot what were dealing with. Gah!!!

September

I still don't understand why they were miced up, no reason for it.

DivaViews

I have said I was a kpop stan and people look at me funny. Me and my daughters love them no matter what. We were an ARMY 1ST then we found SKZ so now we are multistans. People over here need to understand that they don't have to like someone or something to show kindness and respect. Just because people don't understand the kpop world doesn't mean treat those that do so cruelly. It hurts seeing them be treated this way because honestly skz has helped me through some tough times with their music and their laughter. It's unreal that adults act that way towards others

Amber Moore

That is the paparazzi's culture. I hate it

Tamara G H

Respect, Ben! So proud of how they handled themselves in the face of such rude behavior. They're a class act and STAY will boost them with so much love and support, it will hopefully be the silver lining to the dark cloud of their experience there.

Jayne Evanstan

By this morning I'd had a lot of time for my response to simmer. I think I woke up more upset than I was last night, when I was still in shock about this happening. As the day has progressed, I've just gotten more sad and angry about it. The boys shared a TT reel they did in the van on the way to the event, and they were ALL so excited and happy and giddy. It was adorable. I really hope these photographers didn't ruin the whole experience for them.

Charity Vandehey

It's like they are not fashion paparazzi, they should know that every celebrity has a concept and that they show up according to that, maybe since Tommy Hilfiger is a serious brand, they were asked to show up and stand straight like on a runway, as you said, they are ignorant and clueless about what their actual job is, which is taking pictures and stfu about other stuff non-related to their actual job

Norma Carbajal

I hope they're false addresses tbh. I don't want it to go that far to where a random stay would show up at their house.

pancake_yoongi

This is a whole ass essay and I love it. If this was some other group that I didn't stan or casually listen to, I'd still be pissed as a kpop fan. Same thing with omega x what happened to them. I'd never heard of them before but I was still upset at what happened.

pancake_yoongi

I'm from the states too and sometimes I hold back from saying I'm a kpop stan because some people will just be ignorant and stupid.

pancake_yoongi

RIght? All eight of them understand English (at different levels ofc) but I'm sure they all knew the shit the paps were saying.

pancake_yoongi

I'm not usually for going after people like that, but I'll look the other way this time. Unless it gets carried away.

pancake_yoongi

And they were there are models for Tommy, they’re supposed to have serious model-like expressions. Also I doubt people called all the other straight faced men robots or emotionless. Such bs.

Xzavior Rain

I was really mad about this too and it's clear you care about Stray Kids a lot too. Thankfully several members posted about fun/cute moments that happened inside of the MET gala itself where there aren't many cameras capturing the event. Hopefully they will take those are the true experience rather than those terrible paparazzies.

Sora H

Thanks for posting this, Ben. You were able to articulate how we are all feeling today about the situation. I’m so proud of SKZ on how they handled it. They deserve the world and Stay will make sure they know how loved they are ♥️

Caitlin Condon

They aren't meant to be smiling and happy, they are meant to be serving face. There is such a racist undertone, every other person they were photographing was also 'unemotional/robots', but they had no comment about them. Disgusting. I hope they vet all future photographers better and make it clear that no discrimination towards guests will be tolerated. Skz had their set choreographed positions to get the photos they wanted, they weren't there to perform for the cameras. Honestly, it makes my blood boil just to think about it, especially after the SLBS bullshit from last month. I just hope it didn't overshadow/ ruin the rest of their time/experience.

Ciara

Thank you so much Ben for posting this. Im so sorry to see you being upset 😢 As an Australian Asian it breaks my heart to see that SKZ had to experience this on such a remarkable day for them. But I’m also happy to see so many STAYs supporting them & know that we will always have their backs . Hope you feel better soon 🫶🏼

FierceGlambert

This made me really angry too. Ugh.

Linowwriiing 🌸

As a STAY this pissed me tf off...as a new yorker these paparazzi are not even new yorkers u can tell by their accent...and these paparazzi have NO FUCKN CLUE who they just fucked with...I know STAYS have got a hold of all their info...so these mofos better get ready to apologize to them and still watch their backs...DO NOT INSULT OUR KIDS..ALL CUZ THEY ARE NOT DOING WHAT U STUPID ASS ASKED... sorry this got me heated...and also for the yrs i have been watching Ben contents...this is the first time i see him so fuckn upset...I give it up to BEST LEADER Bang Chan for handling and taking care of our boys!!!

⛓️🥀RicanFreak69🥀 ⛓️

I was so shocked when I watched the live… he even said « they’re like robots » a one point… like I watched the entire red carpet and they didn’t talk like this to anyone else… Watching this again makes my stomach hurt… I feel sick and angry… I hope they don’t feel to bad about all this and only remember the good things

Mélanie

It was horrible to hear the comments. They messed up a moment that should have been awesome. I apologize that it happen in my NYC

Carrie Lee

This set Stayville on fire Ben. When I watched this live my blood was boiling. The disrespect, racism, and unprofessional behavior was staggering. But worry not - as a collective on twitter, Detective Stays came together, we found their names, social media, and where they work. Getty images got so many angry tweets I hope all 4 of them got fired. Hell hath no fury as a Stray Kids fandom when someone does our kids wrong 🙃👍

Gimpo Butt Hunter ASSociation Board Member

I was thinking the same thing the company might not let them come just to protect them. Stays love them but they also have stays everywhere around the world. That why we getting them at Lalapoolaza and Global right now only

Joy

Before the red carpet ended. STAYS had already tracked down these photographers. There names. Who they worked for and their socials. Kpop fans are no joke. One of the main ones had had to shut his insta comments of on switch off direct message... and it's his photography business account 🫣🤣🤣🤣🤣 STAYS are routhless. You don't disrespect our KIDS 😑🫣 stray kids trending during the met gala created 1.4mil dollars on social trending. They were in top 10 trending online. And these photographers trended straight after. They don't know who they insulted. They really don't. Well they didn't. They do know 🫣🫣🫣

T

The bad thing is they don't speak that way to the other celebs, eg the dude after got the silent treatment, nobody said anything to him. He was just stadibg there peacefully, equally emotionless but it was okay??

Ally Razak

I really don't understand why they're so obsessed with making all the celebrities SMILE. Smiling is great for family/friend photos. But when it comes to FASHION, the majority of photoshoots are not of the models smiling. So, they're being ridiculous, arrogant, & unprofessional. Stray Kids stood their ground, though. They couldn't control them.

Nezaeya

“Had such a great time because everyone treated us so respectfully~☺️” - Bang Chan LMAO I LOVE CHAN BC NOT HIM SHAPING THEM ❤️❤️

Shay

bro they were obviously standing in the position they planned. not only that but other guests were doing the same things but no comments?FUCK them

Kaitlyn

A special thanks to Stray Kids for keeping it classy and not throwing hands or round-house kicking the racists in the face.

Liz S

I’m sorry you had to watch this, Ben. Take care of yourself too when you make content. 🫶🏻

Amber Marie

The other thing that pissed me off was they had a handler, a woman on the first couple steps, telling them how to stand, who told them to stager. Told them when to reveal. Directed them to move closer. Yes, paps are gonna have requests they shout too, but they were disgusting, racist pieces of shit on top of being rude af. The Kids were the epitome of professional. They weren’t emotionless robots. They were fucking posing. They are literally also models. Like wtf. I wholeheartedly believe that Chan’s bbl today was a sarcastic reference to the paps. Those paps need roasted and given proper cultural competency education. Lemme talk to em. I promise I just wanna talk.

Amber Marie

Find it weird for them saying something in Korean is racist like mocking their language

Yoona Kim

Thank you for making this video Ben

Clare Barrell

There's another clip circulating of the same guy saying "I think I'm catching Covid"!

Clare Barrell

I'm sorry our SKZ had to go through this, and I'm also sorry you had to watch this. The xenophobia and racism was such bullshit. I hate to tell these assholes this, but most of the members are not only fluent in English, but two of them grew up with it as their primary language. And Hyunjin is literally an English major. This is part of why I hate the American ent industry and VERY rarely watch/listen/consume US content (I'm an American)

Christinajade

it's hard to watch

Tristana Keauna

There will always be those awful ignorant freakin jerks! It is so awful. Luv your reactions, hugs! ( I'm Mexican)

Cristy Mace

You really don’t mess with K-pop Stan’s… especially stray kids one person already found of of the paparazzi‘s address and the other guy the one that was talking about “there emotionless faces” he would post his photography on a website and it got taken down his Instagram as well.

Vivi

This is so sad

Trissy

Exactly

Trissy

im sure bang chan was swearing blue murder under his breath at them. hes an aussie and we usually say what we think in the most colourful of ways! it must have taken all his being to not say something in english at them to make a point. im so proud of our channie. as for felix hes too precious so i just want to imagine hes obivious to it all and animal crossing music was in his head when all this was going on and heard none of it. cause i know how much it would break his beautiful heart.

Loki Made It

« Now we have to do it again » that’s your fucking job

Prudence LD

I was mad pissed, still am. The audacity for them to went private after that is wild, like face it, you did that. I’m sure the kids heard them very clear and now like Ben said their experience is just ruined, I hate it

Prudence LD

that’s one of the few things i love about k-pop stan’s cause at least yk they’ll have their backs, i saw some stan’s already find the all paparazzi’s faces in other clips

Gia💜

Yes. Absolutely horrific behaviour.

Hazel

Please I'm so triggered too. I'm not Korean but as a minority in the US I was just so sad for them. I could barely watch the video. Like what is the reason. They deserve so much better.

C

I know and the fact a lot of the members know English and put so much work in learning English for stays and this is what they hear

Adamaris Campos

Precisely. And I'm not being funny, they're likely to catch it from each other anyway, there were no masks worn by the photographers. If they were actually concerned (instead of being racist arseholes) they would be taking precautions. Fucking gross behaviour.

Hazel

When I saw this, I was so shocked. Wanted to give them a big hug 😢

Katharina Mito

More than two. At this point I think about all of them can understand and speak English well enough (expect Lee Know who is not confident in his English). I know that besides Aussies Han, Seungmin and Hyunjin are pretty good with their English.

Tara Lehmann

It seems these assholes were rude to every celebrity who wasn't an A-list one. But the racism here is the worst.

Yuki Kourei

Okay they were all dicks to treat them like that. And they are dumb ass bc two of them are fluent in English. Dumb asses.

beth scarberry

Stays have already doxed that white trashy mfer 😼 they found his company his address and even his phone number. bros not getting away from this shi

iloveskzmorethanu

If you listen carefully at 1:13, someone said "I'm getting covid" before the "jesus". I was in disbelief. If that isn't racism, Idk what that is.

Wynn

Stay has already found 2 and they went private en IG

Yuki Kourei

As an American, I've never been so pissed, ashamed, heart-broken in my life.

Willow

they already found one of the paparazzi peoples IG account i believe

chloe nicole

My 2 cents about what happened in met, SKZ know fot sure that there are a lot of people out there who are rude, bashers, racist etc... so as Jeff Benjamin says "The boundary breakers are always going to have the toughest time to push through but that's exactly why you do it 💪" we all just need to stand beside them and shower them with love, support, positive energy to keep them breaking those damn boundaries. I also am sure that the boys wouldn't want us getting affected and feeling sad or bad about those who don't matter at all. What matters the most is STAY are always there for SKZ... ✌️

Purple_Moon 🌜

Agree. But such a big event should check these ppl better anyway. It is on them as well

Alexa

i was livid when i heard them, so disrespectful n disgusting

ellie:)<3

Yes fr its sad but tru

Fiaa

I think all of pur fellow stay are incredibly pissed. I really hope those paparazzi get fired and never have a chance to get a job in that position then. Those guys did not deserve that. The met gala doesn't deserve to have them back. I really hope those paparazzi didnt just get slaps on the wrist.🤬🤬

Autumn Gibbs

So many ppl reported it so I hope they take action 🤬 I am appalled but apparently Chris handled it like a boss. Even other idols had no expressions 🤬

Green Hayes

Well done Ben 🙌🫶🫰 thank you, you're bang on about k-pop fans and everything else in your video. Praises xx

Emma Hanley

I sincerely hope those paps get banned. I hope Tommy f's them all over for that!

Emma Hanley

Yh and the only language these d bags can speak is disrespectful, uneducated BS

Emma Hanley

Plus the reveal is normal at the Met Gala which is ridiculous that they would be so rude about it

Kate Ramsey

That stupid pap has just never seen so many beautiful and professional faces at one time! So, his default is just to spout sh*t about them. What a complete moron! How completely unprofessional. I freaking hate paps

Emma Hanley

As someone of Asian descent and is American I’m appalled how they where treated by the press. The ignorance and the disrespect is not needed and I can’t fathom why anyone would think that’s okay. Not just to SKZ but to anyone in general. I sincerely hope those paparazzi are never invited back to any event. As a Stay this also makes me super sad because they were exited for this. I am grateful the TH team took care of the boys though and showed them care and courtesy through the entire event.

춘니

What pissed me off from the start is they are complaining about the formation and the lady assistant is the one who arranged them and turned around and told the photographers they had to stand where she put them. It’s freaking ridiculous

Kate Ramsey

I couldn't even watch the full video. It's so painful to see. Those photographers were so disrespectful and racist. Stray Kids don't deserve this at all. 💔

Alejandra

This was the most amazing Best Leader behaviour by Chan 👏 👏 the strength of will it must have taken not to say something, shows his resilience. And he left and protected the members by walking them off as soon as he could. This was so upsetting to watch, had tears in my eyes and seeing Ben upset, hurt too 💔 The ignorance of these guys is incredible. Stray Kids apart from being incredible performers, singers, rappers, dancers also speak multiple languages and are culturally open-minded and accepting of their home and international fans in ways these idiots could never appreciate. I'm just sorry the guys had to go through this. I hope they know how much STAY is behind them always 🫂🌟

Ja-9 - Janine

Wtf fuck me, that makes me feel so ashamed! I'm so freaking angry right now ffs. Our poor boys were so professional! Sorry for my language, I am freaking fuming!

Emma Hanley

Per Bang Chan on Bubble “Had such a great time because everyone treated us so respectfully~ 😊”. I think he meant the other attendees and such because the paparazzi were racist AF

Jodi Lowry

I read that these were not paparazzi, but personnel hired/approved by the met gala. To go shoot at such an event and be disrespectful to attendees who had SPECIAL invitations... It really boggles me. The nerve...

Десислава Христова

At 1.15 min between the what the f.. and jesus you can hear it . Wear headphone it is even clearer

Alexandra J

Damn, they got all that? Threats are not okay but letting Anna and her tram know makes sense.

DivaViews

For the way BangChan ends the shooting, and claps to the kids to start walking...He's not happy

Patri_Playmobil

Thank you for talking about this and addressing this. This needs to be talked about seriously, but I hope this doesn’t turn into a harrassment that could be negative for Skz

Laure Vidal

they already fond them

reno~

He showed a lot of restraint. Also the paparazzi are lucky Leeknow probably didn't understand most of it.

Pyxis

I can't watch this one, I will get too mad. I don't understand how some people behave honestly. All I can say is SKZ were class acts all the way and Bang Chan handled it perfectly. I hope the boys had an amazing night and didn't think about these a-holes at all the rest of their time there.

lillie450

I'm not a super k-pop fan, I'm new to this, and I was extremely chocked at the clips. How do you talk to anyone like this no matter if they understand you or not. How did they not get thrown out. Disgusting behavior.

Pyxis

Stayville are ON THEIR ASS they found the press’s location, full name, company they works for, all social media accounts 🙏🏽

Strawbinnii

To put another angle: The photographers have only a short amount of time to get the photos they need, so they're under a lot of pressure. I don't have a problem with them shouting out directions, most photographers do that. What I do have a problem with is the completely unnecessary and unjustified additional comments that were made, and the general disrespect that was shown towards Stray Kids. I'd be surprised if it was only them that received that kind of treatment, though.

Wendy

I’m actually tearing up by watching this. Our boys always make me believe in humanity. But the people behind those cameras? They make my heart drop..

Silje K. Lien

Thankfully BangChan was like let's go when the a-hole said to jump

Julia Reijonen

Waaait what!? 😳😭

Silje K. Lien

Yes we are all fuming about this. This is so wrong in a lot of ways. Stayville is hunting them down.

Kickan75

Yeah I seen that too. Somthing like "not too close I don't wanna catch covid" but it's OK for them to all be squashed next to each other but not next to Koreans? It's disgusting!

Ashley Lawson

I was watching live and that side of thae carpet, where Reuters and The Independent had their live feed cameras...they were being jerks to just about every celeb hitting thae carpet. When SKZ entered, they nose dived REAL quick intae casual racism and outing their ignorance wi their whole chests. Like you Ben, I didnae catch all of it because my interest was our Stray Kids. I heard some, but heard most when folks captioned it. The way it got WORSE. Only good thing about them being ID'd is now I know whose photography/event coverage work not tae share. I'm no ok wi things like 'your days are numbered' and similar on posts sharing thae paps' IDs.

SJ McQuillan

If you look on Twitter, you can see that SKZ fans/STAY's and people in general have gone after the photogs. Someone was able to locate each of the 4 photogs that were racist and disrespectful. All 4 photogs have now locked down their social media accounts because of the hate and comments that were posted on line. Vogue, Met Gala 2024, Anna Wintour. etc have been notified. The loudest of the photogs is Sean Zanni. He was hired by Patrick McMullan and Getty Images. They have also been notified. SKZ have too much class to say or do anything. The STAY's will take up the mantle and protect our young men.

InternetHateMachine

bro it went that far that stays found the name of the photographer and social media accounts and started commenting ' APOLOGIZE TO STRAY KIDS' its spreading around tiktok right now and its wild!! also some people leaked some addresses of the photographer but they are most likely false ones but still... dAmn. that got us stays mad!

Maisy

Yes! I’m pissed off as hell but I’m upset they had to listen to that. I knew they heard as soon as Chan clapped to signal for them to leave

Amber Boots

STAY immediately taked action and bombarded the rude man from the video! He turned his account on private! I must say that he really didn't think it through!👎👎👎🤣 He's going down!⬇️😡 I'm telling you!😈😁 The behaviour of all photographers was horrible!😔😔 I don't understand how something like this can happen at a big event like this?! Hope they gonna listen STAY(in their own good🤭🤭) and do something about it!🙏🙏 Thank you for the reaction Ben!🥰🫶🫶🫶

holubova.minaSTAY97

I believe it was at the Grammys that they had a similar experience. I read that in a few comments on Tiktok. Wherever it is, it shouldn't happen to anyone

Nic27

They’re not reporters, they are paparazzi. They’re always assholes.

Chels

they were hired to photograph and... got upset that they had to photograph again after SKZ removed their jackets. make it make sense. overall this was rude behavior. I hope SKZ enjoyed the event nevertheless.

Anastasia Dill

I am sure they wouldn't think this at all. They know that it would be just these idiots and not their fans, or all Americans. It just hurts to see them go through this.

Nic27

The fact they were told to stand also like that in the order and on the Vogue approved sites you can see the reason like these people think their the boss when the people that are standing in front of them are the reasons they have a job. I hope these 4 men get fired immediately. Stays already found out their identity etc. and messaged them privately and the company’s. Two men are already private lmao

melis

I am still so pissed! I was watching this live when it happened, and my jaw dropped hearing that guy and his fellow photogs and how f***ing RUDE they were! FIRST OF ALL , they treated them like OBJECTS, "Jump, do something crazy!" They didn't ask Sarah Jessica Parker to do any of that 2 seconds before. And whenever any of the OTHER celebrities posed, they weren't smiling or acting crazy either! They posed just like SK! Like the PROS they are! SECOND, did you see that synchronized turn?? That doesn't happen by chance. SKz knew what they were doing. They practiced and prepped for this. The reveal was planned. How they stood staggered was planned. The turns were planned. There is another angle of this where they look perfect. THESE photogs were unhappy because the angle was off for them, but the OTHER angle was perfect and clearly was meant to be so. Every angle isn't going to be perfect, and that isn't on SKz, that's just the nature of the venue and trying to show them as a group. F***ing get over it a**hat photographers. THIRD, Stray Kids know what the heck they're doing. Half of them are brand ambassadors for some of the biggest fashion icons in the world. ALL of them are veterans of posing for pictures as a group for the past several years. They don't need to be coached, much less yelled at. Also, the lack of research, they didn't even know who SKz are! "Some hip-hop group" one of them said. They didn't know they all speak at least conversational English, or that two of them are native English speakers. I was literally yelling at my screen "two of them are AUSTRALIAN, you ignorant a**hole!" If it's going to be your professional job to photograph celebrities for one of the biggest and most exclusive events on the planet, do your f***ing job and do some research. FOURTH, those a**hats not only disrespected Stray Kids and k-pop in general, they disrespected Stays, telling them to "tone it down" and laughing at the fans who were there and excited to see SKz. IDK for sure if the kids could hear the photographers' comments, but I'm PRETTY SURE. Nothing pisses Chan off more than people disrespecting his members, and disrespecting Stays. To me, it 100% looked like Chan had enough and clapped his boys out of that toxic situation as soon as he was reasonably able to. And let's assume they couldn't hear. Everyone knows Chan watches fan content. He 100% knew about it by the time he was messaging Bubble last night saying how they had a great time because everyone treated them with so much respect. That was a snarky comment he can't get nailed for, because he can easily say he meant exactly what he said. But Stays know. We know he was acknowledging what happened, and letting us know he was okay at the same time. There are already bets throughout the fandom that Channie will write a song about this. ❤️ Also of note: Stays had ID'd the main perp within an hour of it streaming. They had his face and all of his socials. He's since taken as many of his profiles private as he can, for obvious reasons, but Stays are still leaving remarks for his employer, The Independent. Fandom is powerful. Don't piss it off. Even non-Stay k-pop fans were posting their shock and disgust for how SKz were treated last night. These dudes pissed off ALL of k-pop fandom, not just Stays.

Charity Vandehey

So f*cringe ugh!... Paparazzi sucks.

~Gemini•Crescent~

the way if i was chan or felix i would shout i'm Australian, assholes, is too high, every member would have understood every word by that paparazzi and that frustrates me more, i'm just happy the interviews were pleasant

GeorginaMarie95

I've been pissed off since yesterday. At least the boys were above it and handled themselves amazingly. The blatant and ignorant disrespect. The paparazzi didn't even know anything about them. They didn't know most of them speak English well, they also didn't know anything about what stray kids is like and that they're a crackhead group that definitely doesn't even come close to a robot. And they disrespected Tommy Hilfinger aswell.

Amber

Ben i love you from the heart of my bottom🥺❤️

TheBookishDane

That is INSANE

RI0Tkitty

I know it’s upsetting, but the boys handled it all with class. This was just an unfortunate thing, but overall I’m sure they enjoyed themselves. Don’t let this overshadow what they achieved last night and how happy they were. Keep taking about it just makes people forget the good that came out of this.

Chels

They were so excited and extremely nervous just to be treated like that before even entering the event itself. I can’t imagine how they they felt hearing that and being treated like like less than.

Tatiana

BTS got racist paps too at that event?

DivaViews

You don’t fuck with K-pop Stans…you are correct Ben. There’s already pics of that group of idiots circulating. I don’t care who they are you don’t treat people like this and the K-pop community is about to make heads roll.

Jasmine Spencer

bro the sheer anger i felt cannot be understated, so i’d say u don’t need to calm down, ur reacting just as u should. those assholes should be fired

Hethal

there will always be shitty people in this world. it sucks.

Lxcal. Kxss

I couldn't believe this when I heard it yesterday. I'm from the states and I have to say the behavior that people outside of kpop Fandom show is literally embarrassing. My country needs to grow the f*** up when it comes to accepting new people new genres or anything new. Now the kpop lovers over here are loving and sweet and are all around awesome but the non kpop fans over here are just immature and embarrassing. I'm an ARMY to and BTS went through so much when they 1st came over here and I found myself upset and angry so many times at how they were treated now I'm watching stray kids go through it to. It's so heart breaking.

Amber Moore

it’s so fucking upsetting to see people that i’ve looked up to for many years go through that. it’s such a memorable event and all they’re gonna remember is how disrespected they felt. hopefully they had a good time inside 🤍

jaideyn 🎀

One of them even said "watch out we will get covid"

Spiderliliy

I know I should be angry but my heart hurts so much for my boys

Lixbokkiewings99

I was watching this live. They wasn't doing this to anyone else. Just them. I wanted to come thru the screen.

misty glenn

This really pissed me off they didn’t have to treat them like they were stupid or something, they have no reason to listen to them when they’re being that rude, “get closer” tf they want them to do huddle up 😃 they look close enough to me

123rachagetspotlight

I was so looking forward to this and after everything it was such a let down. The way they were treated was unacceptable.

Aushra

I don't know when they say offensive comments, they don't see themselves before!!!!

Reema

The paparazzi live up to their bad reputation.

Alex Andra

It's just sad... these paparazzis will still wish to be able to photograph them! I hope it has consequences.. so they have not only deeply offended Stray kids with it but also Tommy Hilfiger who invited them. Stray Kids handled it just right. You shouldn't have messed with this fandom! It's just sad... these paparazzis will still wish to be able to photograph them! I hope it has consequences.. so they have not only deeply offended Stray kids with it but also Tommy Hilfiger who invited them. Stray Kids handled it just right. You shouldn't have messed with this fandom! Nevertheless, I hope that (stay) does not exaggerate it. I don't want the members to have to apologize at the end.

Momo

I've never been so annoyed at someone as I was at the paparazzi. So I feel you Ben😮‍💨

Ssb.Black.Rose

It was not ok for them to say those things to them. What they need to do is get a life instead of messing with amazing people like SKZ that have been through some of the hardest times and still managed to get to where they are today.

Bree

I took comfort in the fact that people did get angry. Chan handled it like the leader he is and that piece of suit has already been found! Sorry that you were triggered Ben, this shouldn't even be an issue.

IrmaSKZ

Stray Kids have reached a place that not many people have reached. So we don't care about these comments full of jealousy and hate. Let's continue to support Stray Kids.👍🏻🤍

Reema

They should apologize

Bota

After watching Ben watching it I cried. It is so wrong and you can see how they understand what the paparazzi said. Bang Chan get mad, clap strongly and get his kids out of there. Great leader. Beautiful coments from other artist, fans, and of course Tommy Hilfiger, who said wonders about them, are more importante... and yet I still wanna cry.

Ana

Stay has already found all their data and even their home address 😂 many of them closed the comments, some even closed their account

Bota

Stay detectives have already found the bake and socials of the main guy

Chelsea C

I seriously hope these sons of bitches lose their jobs. It's disgusting.

Mia Lynn

Oh hunty, they already tryna doxx ole boy. Hr had to go dark on IG! The problem I have is twofold: he will just lay low and wait the stans out and I have a problem with threats of violence. You can express your passion and loyalty without committing cyber crimes. SKZ would not want that, so why do it and upset them more?

DivaViews

These reporters gonna be fired. They have been found already. They don’t even know the power of the fandom. It is not just SKZ. It is in general horrible to act like this towards anyone. Rude, unprofessional and stupid. They thought guys didn’t know any English. Imagine what Chan and Felix felt. Chan already wrote sarcastic remark on bubble after the event. He is so mad as all the fans are (((

Alexa

I hope there are no mistakes with my English, which is not my first language😅

Reema

I really hope they don't think all of us Americans are assholes like this! It really upsets me anyone would be this rude and ignorant!

Julie Richards

Not after 20 after that happened we found everything about them their company their full name their family name where do they live ! we confronted them on their account on Twitter Instagram they want private

Rzan

I absolutely hate how the majority of this country thinks that just because they're from a different country that they are stupid or don't understand English at all. These ignorant photographers just ruined what should have been an amazing experience for all of them!

Kacie Hallock

In another video someone was yelling random words in Japanese 😑 So proud of Chan for getting them outta there and keeping cool. We know they heard all that shit. So disgusting. Thanks for the reaction, Ben. I can’t imagine feeling that on a personal level as a Korean person yourself ❤️

RI0Tkitty

This actually might hurt the Gala as well. Other foreign celebrities will see this and say "F--- that". Personally, I would like to see the paparazzi that said this fired and blacklisted from major events like this.

Angela Collins

I didn’t had any idea either but saw this later blow up on X. Also saw the fans finding out that one guy Insta. Hopefully that guy won’t get invited to events to take pictures anymore.

Vereesha

I was very impressed. I was rude. I don't know what they don't talk about more. I was ugly and a mess. But of course people who have faults in themselves will make fun of them better than them. But it doesn't matter. They brought Stray Kids to where you want to stand. I hope Stray Kids continues their achievements and success.

Reema

This is to be expected from losers who make a living off of stalking people

Christian

their comments were so gross and condescending it made my blood boil

AJ

We know Chan heard and he handled it perfectly getting them away from the paparazzi.

Amber Boots

At one time, Bts was also treated rudely, unfortunately, but Stray kids will overcome it and prove what they are capable of

Bota

It's not written in the subs, but one of said something about catching covid. Fucking disgusting.

Hazel

Stay found the main guy and emailed his company demanding an apology (myself included). :)

Veronica Martin

Oh that was painful. I remember that and it is so infuriating.

Pan_Siren

NY Paps and photogs don't give a fuck y'all. They will do it all again next year. They only care about the money shot. I pray the guys don't find these clips.

DivaViews

We feel you, Ben! We’re pissed too

Akira Flamez

Chan said on bubble that everyone was respectful but we all know how professional skz are so he's not going to put anyone down even the idiots with the cameras

Danielle

I'm so sorry your triggered Ben. Cause I'm fcking fuming!! I could honestly hop a plane from Scotland, head to the US and find those rats!!

Ashley Lawson

Stays have found out one of their names, all his socials, and the company he works for. Everyone has been sending emails. Videos are everywhere of it and I’m pretty sure an article has gone out about it too. We ain’t playing about this shit

Amber Boots

Its so fucking sad and it makes me sooo fucking angry that in 2024 on such an BIG Event they have to endure and listen to some RACIST ASS SHIT cause People WHITE IGNORANT RACISTS think they can treat other People Like SHIT….and this being their FIRST TIME there…so fucking disspointing but not really surprising at the Same time…sad fucked up world…I actually Hope This will be their last time going there cause they deserve SO MUCH BETTER!!!

Liza

It’s ok Ben. Chan was a MASTER on bubble later.

Nancy Rodriguez

Stays alrd found their personal info❤️

Fiaa

Guuurrrrllll

DivaViews

Its so sad that its fucking 2024 AND THERES STILL RACIST AND IGNORANT PPL

Fiaa

I tear up everytime i see a clip… but smile knowing our SKZ is so professional and Bang Chan was leader/dad for his kids

Kumu Leato S. Savini

Did you hear about “I feel like I’m getting covid” or something like that. Around 1:16

Pan_Siren

What's crazy is the boys have been photographed plenty of times. This isn't new and they have training on how to pose. These jerks just suck at their job and spend the whole time barking at people and being bigots cause they can't photograph more than two people at a time properly.

Corrinne Ward

and they way they said people would think it was a complete different group in the pictures just because they took off their jackets?? "they'll be searching for days"

AJ

I hope they didn’t take it to heart

Kyra Webb

I was so pissed When I watched this video

Kyra Webb

Chan really handled it so well

Rzan

this shit makes me so mad. they don't deserve any of that hate.

Lxcal. Kxss

Sad to see this one honestly. The whole thing gave me 2016 Grammy BTS vibes... only BTS didn't have their entire world tour spoiled by a fashion designer. They were just posing like everyone else at the fucking thing. I cried. I hope they never attend again.

♡ Bludreamgirl ♡

Fuck them

Rzan

This really upset me. This was their first big event like this in America and they get treated like this. They deserved way better

Paulina Pena

this made me so mad

AJ

Danielle