Police in Riyadh arrested a citizen for harassing Korean K-pop band ATEEZ at King Khalid International Airport.
As part of their participation in the K-CON festival held in Riyadh from Sept. 30 to Oct. 1, the Korean band arrived in the Saudi capital.
According to the police statement, the arrested citizen appeared in a video clip on social media calling the band with phrases that would prejudice public morality when the band arrived at the airport to participate in an event in Riyadh.
A legal action was taken against him, and he was referred to the Public Prosecution.
During the weekend, the K-CON festival, which included an exhibition highlighting Korean culture and an area selling Korean products, saw a huge turnout from Saudi fans.
Fans greeted and held welcoming signs at the Korean bands' arrival in the airport.
