It is an unprecedented event for a rookie girl group to turn down fansŌĆÖ gifts and supports. Last month, an underaged representative of their fan club dine-and-dashed during an aespa memberŌĆÖs birthday event. And the news made waves. Recently, the issue of idols accepting luxury gifts and expensive consumer electronics has caused many voices of concern. And the number of stars who refuse gifts from fans is growing, including EXO, BTS, NUŌĆÖEST, SEVENTEEN, TWICE, and GRFriend. ┬Ā Source (1) Translator Na Young Gil: ZAPZEE is the best Korean pop culture community, and IŌĆÖm happy to be part of it.