YOUNITE’s Eunho Faces Sexual Harassment Incident at Brazil Concert—Fans Demand Stronger Protection

Group YOUNITE’s member Eunho was subjected to sexual harassment during an overseas performance.

On the 17th (local time), YOUNITE took the stage at the 18th Korea Culture Day event in São Paulo, Brazil.

The incident occurred as YOUNITE was leaving the venue after their performance. A woman suddenly grabbed Eunho’s cheek and kissed him without warning as he was heading out. The act happened so quickly that even the security staff couldn’t intervene in time, and Eunho, visibly shocked, pushed the woman away.

Fan-captured videos showed not only Eunho’s startled reaction but also the shock and concern on the faces of his fellow members walking behind him.

As the footage rapidly spread across platforms like X and online communities, fans’ outrage grew.



Fans voiced their anger, saying, “Please protect our artist. This must not happen again,” “This is clear sexual harassment and should be reported,” “It hurts to imagine how shocked Eunho must have been,” “I worry this could leave him with trauma,” and “This isn’t just a minor incident—it’s a serious problem.”

The Korea Culture Day organizers released an official statement, declaring, “The unauthorized physical contact by a fan during the 18th Korea Culture Day event last weekend is clearly sexual harassment. We express our deep regret and strongly condemn this act.”

They added, “Sexual harassment in any form is absolutely unacceptable. We will do our utmost to foster a culture of respect, ethics, and healthy interaction among artists, fans, and event staff.”



YOUNITE’s agency, Brand New Music, also addressed the incident on its official social media, stating, “Recently, an incident occurred during the departure after a performance where excessive fan behavior endangered the artist’s safety. This poses a significant risk not only to the artist but also to fans present at the scene.”

They continued, “For the safety of both artists and fans, we ask everyone to maintain a safe distance during schedules. We sincerely request your cooperation and consideration to uphold artist safety and a healthy fan culture. We will do everything possible to ensure such incidents do not happen again and that the safety of our artists remains the top priority.”

Eunho himself reassured fans through a fan communication platform, saying, “Thanks to my quick reflexes, I was able to avoid it,” aiming to ease their worries.

Meanwhile, YOUNITE is currently on a Brazil tour, performing in seven cities including São Paulo (starting on the 16th), Curitiba, Piracicaba, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Goiânia, and Brasília.

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This article is a translated version of the original Korean article published by Xportsnews, originally written by Jang Inyoung. This article was translated from Korean using AI-assisted tools and human review to deliver an accurate and culturally appropriate version for international readers.