5th Gen Idols Become “Pets” At Fansign, Triggers Heated Responses

“It’s kind of extreme…”

TWS‘s recent behavior at a fansign is sparking mixed reactions.

| @TWS_PLEDIS/Twitter

The members were given boxes by the fans where they pretended to be adoptable pets.

Please adopt me~
Name: Yu-nyang, 12 months old.
It’s our baby’s birthday!!
PS: He doesn’t scratch!

— Writing on cardboard box

TWS

The trend has been seen at multiple fansigns for both male and female idols.

TWICE

TripleS

However, some netizens are finding it cringeworthy and state that they wouldn’t be able to do it.

TWS

Some even go as far as criticizing the fans who make the idols do this. However, others are certain that it would be worth the money they make.

길쭉한애들이박스안에몸구겨넣는게웃겨서공유합니다 pic.twitter.com/UjWImeunZt

— 오버 (@bluemingtws) November 3, 2025

• “I could never do that.”
• “Yeah, it’s a job where having a strong sense of self just gets you hated. Even those fan sign props are super common.”
• “It’s kinda extreme, lol. But honestly, that’s something you can only do when you’re young—once you’ve been in the industry for years, you can’t.”
• “…My idols have been around for 11 years and they still do that 😭”

| Instiz