Stray Kids’ Bang Chan recently found himself at the center of a heated controversy within his fandom, following a comment he made during the group’s concert in Brazil. His words sparked a fan conflict, leading to a divide among STAYs, the group’s dedicated supporters. The issue emerged when Bang Chan referred to Brazil as “another home” during the performance. Some fans, however, misinterpreted this as “second home,” which ignited a debate, with various factions of the fandom arguing over the meaning behind the statement.
In an effort to address the matter, Bang Chan turned to the fan interaction platform Bubble, where he expressed his sorrow over the situation. He apologized for the unintended misunderstanding and voiced his frustration about how a simple comment could lead to such division among his fans. Bang Chan, visibly upset, wrote, “I really wish STAYs would stop fighting with each other.”
The Stray Kids leader admitted feeling disheartened by the incident, sharing that he now feels cautious about what he says. In an emotional message, he confessed, “At this point, whatever comes out of my mouth just becomes problematic.” Reflecting on the situation, he mentioned that he was “scared to say anything now” and regretted that something as joyful as a successful concert performance had led to a divisive issue. He suggested that jealousy might be behind the tensions but acknowledged that such feelings were understandable.
Bang Chan went on to express his desire to love and appreciate all STAYs equally, emphasizing how difficult it has been to balance the fandom’s different expectations. He acknowledged that his inability to fully meet this goal had contributed to the ongoing conflict, and in a heartfelt moment, he said, “I feel like I’m only making fights… It’s all my fault I guess.”
The artist’s emotional reflection moved many fans, and some took to social media to defend him, criticizing those who contributed to the dispute. They urged others to stop dictating what Bang Chan should say or how he should express himself.
In the end, Bang Chan reassured his fans that the misunderstanding was not their fault but his own. He promised to be more mindful in the future, closing his message with, “I’ll do better” and “That’s all it takes.”