ZEROBASEONE’s Manager Heavily Criticized For Assaulting Non Fans

ZEROBASEONE‘s management is facing backlash — but not because of the members. Instead, it’s their manager who has come under fire after a shocking incident at the airport involving non-K-pop fans.

According to fan videos circulating online, a manager from ZEROBASEONE’s team was allegedly seen physically pushing or shoving individuals who were not even fans of the group. These bystanders, believed to be regular travelers at the airport, had been curious about the commotion and tried to get a glimpse of the boys while walking by. They were reportedly yelled at or forcefully moved aside during the group’s arrival.

#제로베이스원 구경하다가 전참시 나온 매니져한테 얻어맞은썰..ㅜㅜ 아 오사카 도착 하자마자 병원부터 들려야하는거 아니냐고😭😭 #ZB1 pic.twitter.com/Z4qchF8KjN

— 뜡 (@dduungdd) July 31, 2025

I was trying to get a glimpse of ZB1 when the manager that was on The Manager came and hit me. Ugh, shouldn’t I be going to the hospital as soon as I reach Osaka?

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Clips and photos shared to social media show the manager aggressively clearing the path, with some users claiming that he threatened everyone walking by.

The incident has sparked widespread criticism online, with netizens calling the manager’s behavior unprofessional and violent.

아티스트 보호 목적이 맞나요? 😅… https://t.co/Eoq3FEGQSX pic.twitter.com/eARlnB6YJS

— 🎀 (@__imis2u) July 31, 2025

Are you sure your intentions are to protect the artist?

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매니저바꾸라고제발;;;;; 아티스트 보호하라고 햇더니 팬한테 주먹질이야미친놈이 https://t.co/Qdn11UXBc1

— 제로빈 (@HanbinLove0613_) July 31, 2025

Please change their manager. He was hired to protect the members, but he’s waving his fists at fans instead.

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 While K-P op airport scenes are often hectic, many pointed out that staff should know how to control crowds without resorting to physical aggression — especially toward uninvolved civilians. As of now, neither ZEROBASEONE’s agency WAKEONE nor the members have released an official statement regarding the situation.