BTS Jin's Request at Milan Fashion Week Sparks Controversy Among Reporters

BTS member Jin's recent appearance at Milan Fashion Week has stirred up criticism directed at attending reporters and paparazzi for their conduct.

On February 25 (local time), Jin graced the GUCCI F/W 2025 fashion show at Milan Fashion Week, capturing attention with his impeccable style and charm.

During the event, a photo surfaced depicting a swarm of media and photographers surrounding Jin, attempting to capture his presence. The overwhelming crowd seemed to invade his personal space, prompting a response from the idol.

A video soon circulated showing Jin politely asking the media to step back due to the close proximity, which was met with confusion as they initially did not comply. However, a woman accompanying Jin intervened, ensuring the space was respected.

Netizens expressed mixed reactions to the incident, applauding Jin for setting boundaries while raising concerns about the conduct of media outlets at such high-profile events. 

The reporters and photographers were crowding Seokjin a bit too much that he had to politely ask them to step back and give him more room 🥺 pic.twitter.com/h1irUpnMDR

— Elle ⁷ 엘르 💜 is seeing Hobi in NYC! (@jinniebaby0T7) February 25, 2025

Standing up for yourself in a foreign environment is super difficult. I’m glad he knows he can (and should) stand up for himself when he feels uncomfortable. Looking at how they crowded around him… made even me feel uneasy through a screen https://t.co/3VtWpAzU2V

— T| ѕωєєт ∂яєαмѕ (@btwhvnhl) February 25, 2025

one thing i've noticed is that foreign media don't seem to care about the celebrities themselves. they're only focused on taking pictures and filming, without considering whether the person has enough space to move or if they might fall due to the crowd+ https://t.co/MqrGAf9n1a pic.twitter.com/nlHrZ1FPBd

— BTSlovesyou⁷|BTS YEAR (@7__crackheads) February 26, 2025

Despite the controversy, Jin's presence at the fashion show garnered positive attention for his stunning visuals and interactions with other celebrities, including renowned figures like actor Lee Jung Jae and Japanese actor Jun Shison.