BOYNEXTDOOR faces backlash over “meet & greet” that lacked both meeting and greeting

The BOYNEXTDOOR fans were disappointed when their “meet & greet” during the KNOCK ON Vol.1 concert on July 25, 2025 (KST), didn't meet expectations. Who would’ve thought that a paid meet and greet would only result in a meet? Furthermore, fans paid an extra ₩44,000 KRW (about $31.80 USD) only to receive no meeting and no greeting with any of the group members.

Recently shared videos on social media platforms, especially X (formerly Twitter), captured exactly how underwhelming the meet and greet was for fans. Rather than the members greeting their fans, videos captured them walking—or in this case, rushing—to a line of fans for the so-called “meet and greet.” The “interaction,” as it's called, lasted no longer than 5 seconds, leaving attendees confused and frustrated.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="ko" dir="ltr">250725 낙원콘 파이널 첫콘 밋그 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%EB%AA%85%EC%9E%AC%ED%98%84?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#명재현</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JAEHYUN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JAEHYUN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%EB%B3%B4%EC%9D%B4%EB%84%A5%EC%8A%A4%ED%8A%B8%EB%8F%84%EC%96%B4?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#보이넥스트도어</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BOYNEXTDOOR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BOYNEXTDOOR</a> <a href="https://t.co/VhRWihe0Wb">pic.twitter.com/VhRWihe0Wb</a></p>&mdash; 샷 (@MYXBND) <a href="https://twitter.com/MYXBND/status/1948747186474549564?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
The entire scenario was so absurd that one fan tweeted, “I literally pulled out my IV and left the hospital just for today’s meet-and-greet. So, yeah. I feel seriously betrayed… Of course, it’s not their fault. But still, others shared their experience as well; however, many of them agreed with the thought that while they do not blame the “meet and greet” on the members, the overall arrangement and lack of fan engagement were very disappointing.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="ko" dir="ltr">보이넥스트도어 밋그 이딴거 태어나서 처음봄 그냥 지나감 <br/>그게 다임<br/>그냥.<br/>그냥 대기를 존나 시켜놓고<br/>안녕하세요 하고 지나감 그리고 종료함 이거 오바 단 한방울도 없음</p>&mdash; 룽 (@say_riwoo_fast) <a href="https://twitter.com/say_riwoo_fast/status/1948742862658830751?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Criticism went further than just the attendees. People on the internet voiced their frustrations regarding the phenomenon of sponsored fan meetings that don’t seem to offer any real engagement. Reactions included, “Why are they rushing past like that? ” and, “What even is this… Do idol companies just think fans’ money is a joke? ”
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="ko" dir="ltr">250725 밋그 ㅎ <a href="https://t.co/eGTeh1qSLe">pic.twitter.com/eGTeh1qSLe</a></p>&mdash; 동산 (@thegianthill) <a href="https://twitter.com/thegianthill/status/1948749099714629796?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Others observed how such meetings pale in contrast to those given by other groups, who provide handshakes, brief discussions, or even hugs during similar fan meetings. “They could’ve at least pretended to walk sideways, facing toward the fans… But they just looked straight ahead and rushed through full speed,” one fan stated.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="ko" dir="ltr">심지어 나는 오늘 밋그를 위해서 입원 도중 주사바늘 뽑고 도밍친 사람임 ㅇㅇ ㅈㄴ 배신감든다. 물론 너희 잘못은 아니겠지만. <a href="https://t.co/ln3pRI2yJr">pic.twitter.com/ln3pRI2yJr</a></p>&mdash; zzo (@zzo192204) <a href="https://twitter.com/zzo192204/status/1948755422204301555?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
This is not the very first time BOYNEXTDOOR, handled by KOZ Entertainment (a HYBE subsidiary), has faced complaints over fan service. Regardless of their rising popularity and hit tracks, constant negative experiences of fans could harm their public profile.

Fans wish this reaction becomes a wake-up call—not just for BOYNEXTDOOR but for the broader K-pop industry—to bring back meaning to the term “meet & greet.” Honoring the bond between idols and fans can only lead to deeper devotion, confidence, and a successful future.