On February 24, Haewon went live from the group’s accommodation in Viña del Mar, Chile, to celebrate her birthday with fans. At the time, NMIXX was in the country to attend the 2026 Festival de Viña del Mar, one of Latin America’s most prominent music festivals, held from February 22 to 27. Notably, NMIXX made history as the first K-pop group to perform at the event.
With her birthday falling on February 25, Haewon turned on a livestream to communicate with fans in a warm and cheerful atmosphere. However, the mood quickly shifted when a green laser beam began shining into her room from outside the window.
In the circulating video, Haewon looks visibly startled and says, “What are you doing right now?” as she tries to assess the situation. As she continues speaking, the laser repeatedly hovers around her face in a persistent and unsettling manner. At one point, she is seen biting her lip and briefly closing her eyes, appearing to suppress her anger and discomfort. Reports indicate that the threatening action did not occur just once but was repeated multiple times.
The clip rapidly spread across social media and online communities, drawing strong reactions from netizens. Many expressed shock and concern, leaving comments such as, “I’ve never seen Haewon make that expression before,” “This is truly terrifying,” and “Some people use lasers to try to figure out where celebrities are staying during livestreams.” Others criticized the act, stating, “Even if it was a fan, this was extremely reckless behavior.”
As of now, the exact circumstances behind the incident have not been clarified. However, the fact that it occurred during a birthday livestream intended as a heartfelt moment between Haewon and her fans amid a busy overseas schedule has left many deeply disappointed.
What should have been a joyful celebration was overshadowed by discomfort and safety concerns. Fans are calling for stricter awareness and respect for artists’ privacy, emphasizing that such incidents must never happen again.
Sources: Daum
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