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| Road Rage Sasaengs: Zi Yu Calls Out “Crime” After Manager Almost Run Over |
Chinese rising star Zi Yu and his team faced a terrifying incident after landing in Beijing on 18 August. What was supposed to be a routine transfer from the airport turned chaotic when a group of obsessive fans (sasaeng) decided to tail their car convoy.
Near-Miss on the Road
According to Zi Yu’s agency Ruihe Entertainment, several vehicles deliberately blocked and pursued the team.
The situation escalated when Zi Yu’s manager stepped out to confront them — only to be nearly hit by one of the cars accelerating towards him.
Thankfully, no one was injured, but the sasaengs didn’t stop there. They hurled insults, caused a traffic jam, and turned the road into a bizarre showdown of obsession.
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Zi Yu Loses Patience
Normally known for keeping his cool, Zi Yu couldn’t hold back this time. He snatched a sasaeng’s phone and shouted, “This is a crime!” The moment was caught on video and quickly went viral.
Netizens split in opinion: some praised ZiYu for protecting his team, others felt he looked “too emotional”. Still, the overwhelming response leaned towards sympathy, with one comment summing it up: “If it were me, I’d have smashed their car already.”
Agency Takes Action
Unlike many companies that prefer silence, Ruihe Entertainment acted swiftly. They released a statement confirming the near-collision, the verbal abuse, and the obstruction of public roads.
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Crucially, they’ve secured video and audio evidence and are preparing to file an official police report.
With this, the sasaengs involved could face charges of public endangerment and even attempted assault.
This marks a clear shift in how agencies deal with sasaeng behaviour, moving it out of the “nuisance” category and firmly into the realm of criminal activity.
For Zi Yu, his so-called outburst now looks less like a slip of temper and more like a spontaneous act to protect his team.