In a recent incident that has garnered significant attention online, Yuan Yiqi, former member of the Chinese idol group SNH48, confronted a man who was secretly recording her and making derogatory comments about women during a flight.
The confrontation occurred after Yuan Yiqi exited the airport and was interacting with fans who had gathered to greet her. While accepting gifts and engaging with supporters, the female idol noticed a man secretly filming her and overheard him making insulting remarks about women. Demonstrating assertiveness, Yuan approached the individual and addressed his behavior directly.
“Hey, hi. In the future, please don’t take videos of me on the plane and insult women with your friend,” she stated. Then, when the man denied the accusation, Yuan Yiqi challenged him, asking, “So you have the guts to do it but not the guts to admit to your behavior?”
Hearing this, fans showed support for Yuan Yiqi, surrounding the man and demanding him to show the content of his phone.
The incident was captured and shared on social media platforms, quickly going viral. Netizens across various communities praised Yuan for her courage and composure in handling the situation, leaving comments such as, “She’s so cool”, and “It’s so impressive that she was able to stand up for herself”. Many also highlighted the importance of standing up against inappropriate behavior and commended her for setting a positive example.
On the other hand, Yuan Yiqi, born on March 19, 2000, in Deyang, Sichuan, China, joined girl group SNH48 as part of its 7th generation in 2016. Since departing from the group, she has continued to build her career in the entertainment industry as a singer-songwriter.
