Seoul,South Korea - Former Major League Baseball pitcher Park Chan Ho created a viral moment on August 29,2025,after responding to autograph requests with an unexpected gesture: spraying fans with body mist.
The incident, quickly circulating across Korean social media, has ignited a conversation about fan etiquette adn personal space when interacting with public figures. While humorous to many, the event underscores the challenges celebrities face navigating public encounters and the expectations surrounding those interactions. The incident is prompting discussion about appropriate behavior at public events and the boundaries between fans and those they admire.
Eyewitnesses reported that Park was approached by a group of male fans seeking autographs. Rather of signing,he retrieved a body mist from his bag and applied it directly to the requesting individuals. A video of the encounter, posted by user @onlyyou_kia, rapidly gained traction online.
On the way home today, Park Chan -ho suddenly went back to the bus and brought a bodyist and sprinkled it on.pic.twitter.com/tn2aMtgk2B
– Kim Yanya (@onlyyou_kia) August 29, 2025
Social media users reacted with amusement, with many sharing the video and offering commentary. One user,@kia_khr,posted,”Park Chan Ho took a body mist from his bag and sprayed it on the men asking him for autographs LOL. If you’re going to ask for an autograph, please come showered. It’s unfeasible to stink that bad just from sweating onc.If you really stink so much even after showering, then come with some laundry freshener spray on you. Let’s have basic banners… Even if you didn’t ask for an autograph, people around yoru seat at the arena would be going insane.”
Park Chan -ho went to the boys who got a big deal in the bag and sprinkled it. . Even if it is not signed, it is crazy if you are around the baseball field
– Horang (@kia_khr) August 29, 2025
Park Chan Ho enjoyed a successful 17-year career in Major League Baseball, pitching for teams including the Los angeles Dodgers, Texas Rangers, and New York Yankees before returning to South korea to continue his professional baseball career. The incident is currently generating widespread discussion regarding appropriate fan behavior and the right to personal space for celebrities.
