Two teenage girls in Pakistan ran away from their homes to meet the K-pop musical sensation BTS, which feels like a scene from a movie. According to a report from Dawn, the Pakistani police said on Tuesday (10 January) that the two girls, who were 13 and 14, were found in Lahore after being reported missing from Korangi, which is in the city of Karachi.
The 13-year-old girl's father claimed that his family informed him that the two girls had been outside. Later, the friend's father showed up looking for her as well. The Pakistani daily reported that the two men searched for hours without finding the girls.
According to the Pakistan Police, the two teenagers wanted to join BTS and left their homes. According to the SSP, the police began a thorough search for the girls after they were traced in Lahore. According to the Pakistan Railways Police, one of the patrolling constables found the girls on Monday afternoon in a "miserable condition." The girls had researched things to do in South Korea online and made a written plan for getting to Islamabad by train.
According to culture journalist Rabia Mehmood, “BTS’s popularity is fueling tourism to Korea, study of the Korean language, interest in Korean movies, television, fashion and food.”.
But this isn't the first time fans of BTS have done something crazy. Here are some other instances:
In 2018, a fan in Chile climbed over a security barrier at an airport in order to get closer to the members of BTS. She was subsequently arrested.
In 2018, a fan in Singapore was arrested for trespassing at the hotel where BTS was staying in order to try and meet the group.
In 2019, fans in New York City camped out for several days in order to secure a spot at a BTS event, despite freezing temperatures and heavy rain.
In 2019, fans in Manila, Philippines, caused a commotion outside the hotel where BTS was staying, with some climbing onto the roof and others attempting to force their way inside.
In 2019, fans in Indonesia were injured in a stampede at a BTS concert, with some being taken to the hospital.
In 2020, fans in Chicago, USA, vandalized a hotel where BTS was staying by spray-painting graffiti on the walls and breaking windows.
In 2020, fans in South Korea were arrested for flying drones over BTS's concert venue, which caused a security concern.
In 2020, fans in Hong Kong were arrested for climbing on top of buildings and illegally hanging banners to promote BTS's upcoming concert.
In 2021, fans in Paris, France, were arrested for attempting to break into the venue where BTS was performing.
In 2021, fans in Mumbai, India, caused a commotion outside the hotel where BTS was staying, with some climbing on top of cars and others attempting to force their way inside.
