Any fan's dream is to meet their favorite celebrity on the street. In South Korea, there might be more chances to meet stars in real life since it is the powerhouse for K-pop idols and K-drama actors.

Also, there have been many accounts of fans meeting their favorite artist or celebrity in person in various online communities. These individuals have been the subjects of envy since they were able to see their beloved celebrities in person. With the market and country becoming more saturated with these global stars, netizens are now asking what is the proper etiquette when meeting a celebrity on the streets.

The question was raised by one netizen who wrote in an online community that she had met a celebrity in person but was criticized by her friend for walking up to the celebrity and talking to them.

This netizen wrote, "This didn't happen recently, but I've been thinking carefully about this. A few months ago, I went to Seoul and saw a celebrity in person, so I went up to the celebrity and took photos. I even posted the photos on social media, but my friend told me that I was being rude. It's been a while since I've been part of a fandom so I am wondering if there is a new culture that formed..."

Other netizens joined the community and explained that if the celebrity was going about doing their personal business, it is the proper etiquette not to talk to them and let them be. On the other hand, there are some who say that some celebrities like the attention of being noticed and talked to. 

Netizens commented, "If they're out doing their personal business, it better not to go up to them unless they're rookies," "I think it's more like reading the room rather than etiquette. If they seem like they don't want to be bothered then don't go up to them," "There are celebrities who like it when you walk up to them," "My bias likes to be noticed in public lol," "I don't think it's something to be concerned about unless the celebrity seemed uncomfortable," "For me, if it's a top star that wants privacy, then let them be, but if they're a rising star, then it's better to go up to them and say you recognize them," "I think it's proper manners not to go up to them and talk to them if they're doing something personal," and "Even if I see a celebrity, I act like I haven't noticed them."