Entertainment · K-Culture & Anime · 14 hrs ago
ENHYPEN’s Niki faces criticism after asking for privacy
ENHYPEN member Niki was filmed at The Weeknd’s concert in Korea while attending with a friend.
The clip spread online, and Niki later told fans that someone had secretly filmed him without his consent.
He said the filming also exposed his friend and that the person should have approached them politely.
Some people criticized the tone of his messages, with some noting that the person who filmed him was reportedly a TREASURE fan.
Other fans defended Niki’s right to ask for privacy.
The disagreement has played out online, with no further action described.
ENHYPEN member Niki faced online criticism after objecting to being secretly filmed at a concert.
He said the recording exposed his friend and asked the person to approach him politely.
Some commenters called his tone rude and questioned his lack of communication with fans.
Other fans defended his right to ask for privacy.
The clip was filmed at The Weeknd’s concert in Korea.
- Who
- ENHYPEN member Niki, the person who filmed him, and fans discussing his response.
- What
- Niki criticized someone for secretly filming him, prompting backlash and support online.
- When
- The clip circulated on October 8, 2026, and Niki’s messages and reactions appeared on October 9 and 10.
- Where
- The Weeknd’s concert in Korea; the ensuing discussion took place online.
- Why
- Niki said he was frustrated that he had been filmed without his consent and that his friend had been exposed.
Critics of Niki’s response
Niki’s supporters
Tone
Critics of Niki’s response
Critics said his message was rude and that he was snapping at fans.
Niki’s supporters
Supporters said he had a right to express frustration and ask for privacy.
Filming
Critics of Niki’s response
Some commenters questioned why he reacted negatively to being recognized.
Niki’s supporters
Supporters argued that people should respect his privacy and not film him secretly.
Someone filmed me secretly, and my friend ended up getting busted. Ugh. This is not a joke. You should’ve come up and said something politely. It wasn’t even my concert.
Niki was filmed attending The Weeknd’s concert in Korea with a friend.
Niki sent messages to fans expressing frustration about being filmed without his consent.
Fans posted both criticism and support for Niki’s response.
- Group
- ENHYPEN
- Member
- Niki
- Event
- The Weeknd’s concert in Korea
- Clip posted
- October 8, 2026
- Niki’s messages posted
- October 9, 2026
Sources
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