“Not going to fix anything”: Stray Kids’ Bang Chan shares his honest thoughts on fanwars

Stray Kids’ Bang Chan shared his honest opinions about fanwars to STAYs in a recent TikTok Live on October 21, 2022.

The leader talked about fanwars, albeit not mentioning it explicitly, and how they end up destroying not only the fandom but also the group's reputation. He stated that he understands fans' desire to protect themselves at all costs, but "downgrading others" for the same is not a solution. He said:

The 25-year-old leader is known for his pep talks, wise thinking, and lame but funny humor, among other things. The 10th most-credited KOMCA artist often gives his fans an insight into the K-pop industry and its mechanics, which is also why every week thousands of fans tune in for Chan’s Room, his weekly live stream series.

Stray Kids’ Bang Chan talks about the futility of fanwars, asks fans to restrain

K-pop fans rarely come across idols talking about fanwars, but the Stray Kids’ leader, Bang Chan, always does something unheard of in the industry on his Chan’s Room weekly series. The leader seems to be trying out different platforms before fixing on YouTube for the livestream series as V LIVE is merging with Weverse soon.

Bang Chan used the October 21 TikTok live to spend quality time together while conversing in English with global fans. The leader was praised for being open with his fans and addressing the issue of fanwars directly. The conversation stemmed from a comment that read:

Reading the comment out loud, Bang Chan shared his opinion on how fans “protect” them and that they are grateful for it. However, he mentioned the elephant in the room, which frequently rises and disguises itself as protection, i.e., insulting and degrading other idols.

He also hinted that they have seen some of the past fanwars, and though the group is thankful for the love, they do not encourage putting others down. He added:

Bang Chan then gave fans an example stating that fueling such arguments would only make fans stoop to the other’s level. He continued:

The STAY fandom has been a part of some of the ugliest fanwars and Stray Kids’ lurking on Twitter is an open secret. However, it appears that the leader's words are final, even for fans, who began praising him and encouraging one another to follow him.

Meanwhile, the recently announced Lotte Duty Free (LDF) Original Series starring all eight Stray Kids members is edging closer to completing their Step Out 2022. It is expected to be released sometime in the week of October 24. The exact release date for the same will be announced soon.

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Afreen has been a K-Pop Content Specialist at Sportskeeda since 2021. She holds a Bachelor's degree in English Literature, along with a Post-Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication. Afreen has over 4+ years of working in various positions including being an entertainment content writer with Pinkvilla’s K-pop division Hallyutalk and CineDope, and as a copywriter at Flying Cursor.

As per Afreen, she loves her work because she gets to write about the things she is obsessed with. Her thorough research and following the two-genuine-source rule of journalism helps her produce the most accurate content, along with helping her be up-to-date with the industry.

Afreen has had the privilege to interview The Rose's frontrunner, WOOSUNG, and LIONESSES, K-pop's first openly LGBTQ+ group. She is a big fan of SEVENTEEN, Stray Kids, BTS, and The Rose for their hard work, sincerity, and the comic relief their shows provide.

When she is off her shift, Afreen explores the streets of Nottingham in the UK, cooks, and listens to new music.

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