A fan's recent personal experience interacting with Minhyuk (玟赫) from third-generation K-pop boy group MONSTA X (몬스타엑스) has sparked widespread discussion on social media. The fan shared how she had previously felt discriminated against during video fan calls due to her appearance, even ending a call early in distress. However, a later encounter with Minhyuk offered a completely different, gentle experience that she still remembers vividly.
The story originated from a TikTok skit simulating whether K-pop idols treat fans differently based on their looks. A user commented on the video, sharing her own experience of participating in a video fan call. She recounted feeling like an "unattractive fan" and experiencing disheartening treatment, which led her to end the call prematurely out of sadness.
However, she stated that her subsequent video interaction with MONSTA X member Minhyuk was entirely different. Minhyuk not only maintained a friendly demeanor throughout the call but also gently comforted her when he noticed she was crying, making her feel valued and cared for.
This experience quickly went viral, with many MONSTA X fans praising Minhyuk and commending the group's consistent positive attitude toward their fanbase.
One fan commented, "This is so sweet, Minhyuk is truly gentle and thoughtful. Anyone who has had the chance to meet MONSTA X in person knows they always make you feel seen, loved, and cherished. They are genuinely kind and sincerely grateful for every fan."
Another user shared that they had seen the related TikTok video and felt deeply for the fan after reading her comment. "It's sad that she had such a terrible experience, and I'm so happy Minhyuk made her feel joy again."
A long-time fan, who has supported MONSTA X for over 10 years, added that whether it's at fan signs, video calls, or public interactions with the members, she has never seen MONSTA X treat any fan negatively. "They always seem so happy to see MONBEBE (their fandom name) and are always friendly to everyone. I truly love them."
Other fans also commented, "Being a MONSTA X fan is like being blessed," and "They truly cherish their fans as much as fans cherish their idols." Some even exclaimed, "Minhyuk is an angel; to this day, I'm still so proud to like them."
This personal account from a fan has also drawn renewed attention to the importance of idols' attitudes during fan interactions. For fans, sometimes a gentle word of comfort or a sincere response is enough to create a cherished, long-lasting memory.
