Stray Kids influencer leak reveals VIP meet-and-greet invites, sparks major backlash
Stray Kids influencer leak revealed VIP meet-and-greet invites for influencers, sparking backlash from fans after an influencer accidentally posted the details despite being told not to post them on social media.
Photos show influencers were given light sticks for the show.
They also received VIP tickets to the show, which included a meet-and-greet.
Many fans were shocked that a meet-and-greet would be held for people who “aren’t even fans.”
밋앤그릿 ㅅㅂ …… 다른 회사는 티켓값에 밋앤그릿 포함해서 공연장안에서 하는데 여기는 무슨 무대 뒤에서 팬들도 아닌 사람들이랑 밋앤그릿을 하고 있음? (가족 제외 말하는거임) https://t.co/CFNPOMaEmp pic.twitter.com/bk29NyUP1a
— 리짱 (@leejang1025) July 27, 2026
A comment read:
F*ck the meet-and-greet… usually the company includes it in the ticket price and holds it inside the venue… why are they holding a meet-and-greet backstage for people who aren’t even fans?
The leak produced a divided response from netizens. Comments shared in the thread included:
- “This is really bad marketing…”
- “But Stray Kids being around for a long time, they are the ones to blame. Idols that truly communicate and think of their fans don’t even invite their parents to a concert that doesn’t have enough seats even for fans.”
- “But why is everyone blaming them? They need to be criticizing the company.”
- “I really don’t understand why they invite influencers to an idol concert. Not just Stray Kids, but I wish other idols wouldn’t invite them either.”
- “Can’t believe they gave them section 8 seats too…”
- “Didn’t they sell out of tickets? Why are they inviting influencers?”