Dating ban keeps Korean idols safe from fans' threats.
The only major reason why most K-Pop idols have dating bans or keep their dating life a secret is because of the fans.
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Context
Having a dating ban could prevent fans from practicing extreme behaviors.
The Argument
During a 2008 performance by Girls' Generation at a huge annual K-Pop show in Seoul, the crowd created a "black ocean," refusing to wave lights and cellphones and staying silent throughout the band's entire 10-minute performance, reportedly to protest how close the group had become to the members of boyband Super Junior.
Another example is that artists Hyuna and E-Dawn announced that they got together, and there was an angry backlash from some apparently heartbroken fans. Then the pair were subsequently suspended by their record label, Cube Entertainment.
Announcements of relationships could be big hits to idols' fans, which could cause curse words on social media and even life threats from fans. Therefore, having a dating ban could prevent fans from practicing extreme behaviors.