Netizens were left confused at the empty airport during IVE's departure for Japan, despite the group's huge popularity on music charts.

On November 15 KST, one netizen took to an online community forum to create a post titled, "The truth behind IVE's empty airport". Here, the netizen included some photos of IVE at the airport to depart for Japan, and the airport was notably empty. It is typical for the airport to be crowded with fans when a famous idol group is present, to travel for an overseas schedule. However, the quite empty airport took many netizens by surprise as IVE are known to be greatly popular in both South Korea and also globally, with their hit tracks including "Eleven", "Love Dive", and "After Like". 

Below are the photos of IVE at the airport:

Netizens commented:

"Why do they always hide while going around?"

"I think it's because their departure time are kept a secret. That's why only reporter photos are revealed."

"It was a departure time that even the fans didn't know about."

"You shouldn't judge [their popularity level] based on the airport photos."

"I guess IVE's fans are not the crazy time who chase around their celebrities."

"Isn’t it possible that [there are] no people?"

"Their fans are all little kids maybe, so they can't go to the airports."

"None of their fans knew about their departure time."

"Wow, it's my first time seeing [an airport] this empty even for a female idol group's private schedule."

"How can it be that empty though?"