A recent incident involving C-pop boy group Loong9 has sparked controversy online. A passenger called out a certain boy group for cutting in line while boarding a flight from Shenzhen to Beijing.
What Happened?
According to the passenger, boarding was scheduled to begin at 8:50 PM on February 22. While passengers were patiently queuing, the process was suddenly halted. Moments later, Loong9 and their staff were given priority boarding, causing fans to rush forward and further disrupt the order. Frustrated passengers, who had been waiting in line, questioned why the group—who reportedly had economy-class tickets—were allowed to board ahead of others, including business-class travelers. Many felt disrespected and received no clear explanation from airport staff.
Following the online uproar, many netizens condemned the group’s actions, with some calling for celebrities to book private flights if they refuse to follow public travel rules.
Translation of Loong9’s Statement
In response, Loong9’s official Weibo account issued a statement on February 24: “Recently, the online controversy regarding ‘a boy group accused of cutting in line while boarding’ has gained attention, and we would like to clarify the situation. Loong9 arrived at Shenzhen Bao’an Airport on the 21st. Due to a large number of fans gathering, we promptly reported our departure details for the 22nd to the relevant authorities. After real-time communication with multiple parties, we boarded according to the agreed time and designated passage to prevent overcrowding incidents.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused to fellow travelers and for the trouble this has brought to various work departments. We also urge fans to practice rational support and travel safely. Public transportation does not encourage crowding and excessive gathering. We will take this as a lesson and strictly regulate our future travel arrangements.”
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