Rapper San E Under Fire for Inappropriate Behavior Towards Red Velvet's Irene
At the recent event called Ansan Friendship Super Show, San E, Red Velvet's Irene, and GOT7's Jackson were the hosts. During the show, netizens noticed the inappropriate behavior by San E towards Irene. Now, the Korean rapper is under fire and videos of his rude act is circulating online.
San E and Irene was spotted at their assigned post and seemed to be waiting for the time to give their next spiels. To make the time worthwhile, SBS News said that the Red Velvet member decided to notice and greet her fans by waving at them. After a few seconds, San E suddenly lifted his arm and placed it on Irene's shoulder and teaser her fans. As this took place, Irene was obviously startled and taken aback by the unexpected act. She even stiffened for a moment before San E can be seen starting a conversation with her again. However, the girl group member can't hide her awkwardness and discomfort towards the rapper. In the end, Irene just decided to silently practice her lines to make herself occupied and busy.
The second instance that angered the fans was during San E's performance of "Sour Grapes". While performing, he was seen pointing at Irene as he said specific lines in the song. "I'll applaud you, I admit, you're my type. Your smile is freaking pretty; I almost screenshotted you," the lyrics said. "Ay bay bay you look so much better in real life."
All K-Pop quoted a Red Velvet fan saying that touching Irene without her consent and pointing at her while singing that kind of lyrics makes the fan mad. Another netizen asked if the rapper is crazy and said that he is rude. Additionally, a fan gave San E the benefit of the doubt at first but pointing at Irene while performing that music made the fan think that the act is considered as a sexual harassment. The fan adds that the rapper should think before he acts.
Meanwhile, the Ansan Friendship Super Show is done to celebrate the relations between Vietnam and South Korea. Furthermore, watch the said inappropriate behavior of San E towards Red Velvet's Irene below.