At a recent ATEEZ fan meeting, Russian TikTokerer Alina Sharanova was thrust into the limelight for her inappropriate behavior and racist remarks towards the K-pop group. She allegedly mocked the idols for their English speaking abilities.closed@babieteezwhile talking to mingi1st pic: “WELL HELLO NOWdid you revise your english?” 2nd pic doesn’t need to translation2:14 AM · Dec 20, 2021716182while talking to mingi1st pic: “WELL HELLO NOWdid you revise your english?” 2nd pic doesn’t need to translation https://t.co/Z4ARtGBusmSharanova moved to South Korea some time ago and gained popularity covering K-pop dances and making other related K-pop content. She has about 124,000 followers on TikTok (@just_2alina) and was applauded for her dancing abilities.miwaaa 🎓･ﾟ☆｡･@hwasoftbotseriously fgs it is always this kind of "so-called fan" who gets to win the fansign some more to be able to meet ateez in such an inappropriate way 💆🏻‍♀️ twitter.com/hjshyper/statu…ᝰ@hjshyperOP: "I praise you for having found your own style and stopped imitating Jimin"just found this questionable tiktok of a russian atiny who got on a recent ateez fan meeting while scrolling my fyp page and the fact that the girl in the ss just casually said that to wooyoung??like??8:46 AM · Dec 20, 202132031044OP: "I praise you for having found your own style and stopped imitating Jimin"just found this questionable tiktok of a russian atiny who got on a recent ateez fan meeting while scrolling my fyp page and the fact that the girl in the ss just casually said that to wooyoung??like?? https://t.co/ENNYwmVjIUseriously fgs it is always this kind of "so-called fan" who gets to win the fansign some more to be able to meet ateez in such an inappropriate way 💆🏻‍♀️ twitter.com/hjshyper/statu…Enraged ATEEZ fans storm social mediaFan meets by this K-pop group are rare. Hence, fans wanted to make the best of their time with their idols. Only 30 spots were open for the meet and greet. What should have been a heartwarming interaction turned into a scandal because of Sharanova's words and actions.Atinys (ATEEZ fans) vented their frustration on Twitter about the Russian influencer's actions.💙Kathy 🖤@MARSATlNY@babieteez She should knw better she's an adult what she was saying to them was not okay . If She knew why did she say it when knwing damn well it's going to hurt them .3:47 AM · Dec 22, 2021@babieteez She should knw better she's an adult what she was saying to them was not okay . If She knew why did she say it when knwing damn well it's going to hurt them .kal ♡'s wooyoung@Ateezhubthere are atinys around the world that don't even get a chance to meet ateez or go to fansigns, but they still love n appreciate Ateez so much. Then there are "fans" who arent even worthy of so much so breathing near Ateez, but r very freely going to fansigns n mistreating ateez7:00 AM · Dec 20, 20216519there are atinys around the world that don't even get a chance to meet ateez or go to fansigns, but they still love n appreciate Ateez so much. Then there are "fans" who arent even worthy of so much so breathing near Ateez, but r very freely going to fansigns n mistreating ateezsofia (SJ) I HIT 1k@angrybunnysbts@RubinaRai20 @Tiny_Alys @HONGSMINGKI She is supposedly a Kpop cover dancer and she went to ateez fan meet and disrespected them and she was saying bad things to them5:24 AM · Dec 20, 20211@RubinaRai20 @Tiny_Alys @HONGSMINGKI She is supposedly a Kpop cover dancer and she went to ateez fan meet and disrespected them and she was saying bad things to themanni🍢@aluvsbang@babieteez This is so horrible omg how does she consider herself an atiny? Like girl u are suppose to support and respect them6:54 AM · Dec 20, 20214@babieteez This is so horrible omg how does she consider herself an atiny? Like girl u are suppose to support and respect themclosed@babieteezher socials that are not reported yet just in case5:50 AM · Dec 20, 2021524345her socials that are not reported yet just in case https://t.co/nIed2H7UkEEris⁷🎓@sparklywoosan@babieteez Fans need to know their limit. Just because you’ve been a fan for a long time doesnt mean you’re friends with them smh. It doesn’t give you the pass to say anything you want.7:46 AM · Dec 20, 20215@babieteez Fans need to know their limit. Just because you’ve been a fan for a long time doesnt mean you’re friends with them smh. It doesn’t give you the pass to say anything you want.💙Kathy 🖤@MARSATlNY@babieteez She should knw better she's an adult what she was saying to them was not okay . If She knew why did she say it when knwing damn well it's going to hurt them .3:47 AM · Dec 22, 2021@babieteez She should knw better she's an adult what she was saying to them was not okay . If She knew why did she say it when knwing damn well it's going to hurt them .Sharanova tried to plug her dance videos to the K-pop group in her video at the event. However, the group was busy meeting fans, so they didn't notice her. This made Sharanova quite irritated.She later went live on Instagram and uploaded a TikTok video where she made racist gestures (slanted eye movement). Sharanova also stated that she found San's eyes bigger than she expected. She went on to say:"Why are you waving mingi, you should spend your time by learning English and what the word flower means."closed@babieteezwritten in purple: why are you waving mingi, you should spend your time by learning english and what the word “flower” means”4:22 AM · Dec 20, 2021475131written in purple: why are you waving mingi, you should spend your time by learning english and what the word “flower” means” https://t.co/4QT3m7HO96closed@babieteezimitating san’s eye shape and saying “i was really surprised how big his eyes were and that he even has eyes”4:38 AM · Dec 20, 2021460131imitating san’s eye shape and saying “i was really surprised how big his eyes were and that he even has eyes” https://t.co/svxATIiZiPSharanova apologizes on TwitterAfter Atinys blew up all social media discussing the insult to the group, Sharanova published an apology on Twitter addressing all K-pop enthusiasts and fans. After the fan meet, she claimed to be 'over-enthusiastic' and 'overwhelmed.' Sharanova didn't think a hand gesture would cause a problem.Alina Min@AlinaMin98Just_2a @kqent6:47 AM · Dec 20, 2021239Just_2a @kqent https://t.co/FkCU06LPdjShe apologized to all Korean netizens and K-pop fans for her rude behavior. Sharanova promised never to repeat her mistake. She also apologized to individual members of the group.