The issue arose during GOT7's Naver 'V' Live broadcast on April 1. While enjoying a meal on air, Mark asked for utensils, so then a staff member brought a pair of chopsticks for him to use. When the idol received the chopsticks, his eyes widened and he seemed shocked.
Mark asked for chopsticks, but he got a pair which were used by someone else from a staff. He was shocked and has to ate by his hand.
— MarkTuanBarCHINA (@MarkTuanBarCN) April 1, 2018
The behavior is too disrespectful that it cannot be explained as "a joke". @jypnation plz show respect and apologize.#JYPPlzApologizeToMark pic.twitter.com/nCpkFUmmIq
It's unclear if a staff member gave the used chopsticks as a "joke", but whatever the reason, fans are furious at the disrespect and demanding an apology and better treatment from JYP Entertainment.
Chinese fan community MarkTuanBarCN wrote a letter to the agency explaining the situation and firmly demanding better treatment of the artists.
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Other fans are also standing up for Mark on Twitter with the hashtag #JYPPlzApologizetoMark.
