On April 2, 2025, Stray Kids’ Bang Chan shook the fandom by casually calling Brazil his “another home” during a concert. Some fans took it as a sweet shout-out, while others received the comment negatively. The heated discussion took place online, with different groups of fans arguing over the meaning behind his words. Following the situation, Bang Chan apologized to fans on Bubble and confessed he felt “really scared to say anything now.”
He explained that he just wanted to spread love and appreciation to STAYs worldwide, but instead, his comment turned into a misunderstanding. Saddened by the controversy, he urged fans to stop fighting, confessing he was taking the blame for failing to show equal love to every fan.
Bang Chan ended his post on a hopeful note, promising to do better in the future. While many STAYs rushed to defend him, others demanded that the fandom chill out and enjoy Stray Kids’ music. Meanwhile, Stray Kids is currently on their “dominATE” World Tour, which is currently visiting Latin America and will soon arrive in Japan.