Introduction:During the Wang Yibo fan meeting held in Qingdao by Master Kong Iced Black Tea, differential treatment and controversy arose at the security check, with some fans claiming they were subjected to forced body searches, laser pointer exposure, and unequal treatment, sparking heated discussion within the community. This article will outline the sequence of events, analyze the reasons behind the differential treatment, and provide tips and self-protection advice for participating in similar events, helping fans safeguard their own rights.
What should have been a joyful fan meet-up for close interaction between fans and their idol turned into a major uproar due to mishandling at the security checkpoint. Shortly after the Wang Yibo fan meeting in Qingdao, Shandong, hosted by Master Kong Iced Black Tea, a large number of complaints rapidly emerged online, most focusing on the differential treatment measures taken by on-site security against specific groups of fans—including forced body searches, confiscation of support items, and even laser pointer exposure to fans’ eyes—drawing widespread dissatisfaction from consumers.
According to statistics from the Black Cat Complaints platform, many consumers reported that after purchasing Master Kong Iced Black Tea products and participating in official lottery activities to obtain entry qualifications, they faced unfriendly treatment at the event. Some fans alleged that they were not only verbally insulted by security personnel but also subjected to physical altercations, and despite filing complaints through official channels, they did not receive timely responses. The situation continued to escalate on social media, with public opinion sharply divided.
Tickets for this fan meeting were not sold publicly but were instead obtained through official Weibo and Tmall flagship store interactions, or by purchasing Master Kong beverages within Shandong Province and entering a lottery using bottle or case barcodes. The event was originally intended to reward consumers and strengthen the connection between the brand and its idol endorser, Wang Yibo, but unexpectedly became a focal point of controversy due to on-site management issues.
According to fan descriptions, although the organizers had previously announced that no support items or light boards were allowed to be brought into the venue, during the actual security check, only support items of certain colors—such as yellow and red—were confiscated and subjected to strict body searches, while green support items were not treated equally. Such differential measures quickly prompted fans to question whether there was clear bias on the part of the event organizers and venue security.
One female fan posted on a social media platform that she was asked to leave the venue or discard her belongings—including a cartoon bag, phone case, trading cards, and a small electric fan—by security personnel. During the security check, she was asked to spread her legs for a search, which she felt not only lacked basic respect but also disregarded the privacy and personal dignity of female attendees. In contrast, fans holding green light boards were allowed entry without undergoing the same procedures, sparking widespread dissatisfaction.
Further investigation revealed that Wang Yibo’s fan support color is green, while the support color for the “Bo Jun Yi Xiao” CP fans (Wang Yibo and Xiao Zhan) is yellow, and Xiao Zhan’s individual support color is red. According to fans on site, security personnel appeared to be following instructions to only allow green-themed support items into the venue, while other colors were deemed in violation, leading to forced body searches and confiscations. This escalated tensions on site, even resulting in arguments, with one fan being asked to leave after a verbal dispute with a holder of a green light board.
Additionally, some fans provided photographic evidence showing that on-site security personnel allegedly used laser pointers to directly shine into fans’ eyes. This act not only poses potential risks to vision but also clearly violates event safety regulations. The misuse of laser pointers not only endangers personal health but is also seen as disregard for fan safety, further intensifying criticism of the brand and event organizers for their mishandling.
Faced with numerous questions, differing voices also emerged on social media. Some netizens countered that female staff members were among those conducting close inspections and no rough behavior was observed, while witnesses mentioned that some security personnel were relatively polite to fans asked to turn off non-green light boards and even offered them water. However, these isolated cases do little to mask the systemic differential treatment evident throughout the incident.
As of press time, the Master Kong Iced Black Tea brand has yet to issue an official response regarding the incident, prompting further scrutiny from consumers regarding the brand’s sense of responsibility and crisis management mechanisms. This incident also serves as a reminder to fans: when attending similar celebrity meet-ups or brand events, it’s important to familiarize oneself with the event rules in advance, avoid bringing items that may violate regulations, and use proper channels to protect one’s rights when faced with unfair treatment.
The above content is compiled by CoffeeHunters, a coffee news website.
