The numerous accusations of artist harassment recently have sparked concerns about privacy infringements and personal safety in the entertainment industry. Recent public incidents show that this is no longer limited by gender or age.

On February 23, Hong Dang, a runner-up in a beauty contest, caught public attention when she spoke about being harassed on the street. While walking to the gym, she was groped by a motorcyclist who then fled. 

Though she was in a panic, she returned to the spot and checked security cameras to locate the perpetrator. She found that the culprit was wearing a protective mask and a red helmet. 

"Many women, from childhood to adulthood, are harassed, abused, and have to live in fear and shame, and they keep silent while the bad guys get away with it," Dang said. 

She called on everyone to be bold in fighting against harassment. The case is currently being investigated by the authorities.

At the same time, Thuy Tien, Miss Grand International 2021, also revealed that she was once a victim of harassment. 

"The statements like 'it's shameful for a girl to be touched', 'these things (harassment, touching) are quite normal (in showbiz)' really affect my thinking. It's the harasser who should be ashamed!" Thuy Tien said.

Previously, in 2021, Luong Thuy Linh, Miss World Vietnam 2019, experienced a frightening situation when a stranger followed her and intentionally approached her at a supermarket. 

"I felt scared so I avoided him and said 'No, you've got the wrong person.' But he kept following me, going around the supermarket, and still followed, continuously saying something," she recounted.

Actress Ly Nha Ky has recently complained that she has been harassed by "big fans" for many years. These individuals not only observe her every move but also know personal information about her family and have even entered her private home. 

"Some people secretly entered my home and tried to get into my room. They'd call me 'beloved wife,' 'bride...'," the actress said.

Singer Noo Phuoc Thinh was also in a similar situation where a female fan posted images and clips furtively filmed outside his private home at night. Ignoring warnings, this person continued to commit disruptive acts.

Thanh Duy is one of the rare male singers who has dared to speak out about being sexually harassed over the last two years. "For many years, I did not want to speak out. I just kept silent and blocked comments from the persons, because I didn't want to hurt anyone, although those actions were clearly sexual harassment and I was a victim, feeling haunted and tired," the male singer said.

Duong Trieu Vu was once inappropriately touched by some audience members on stage during a show in the US in 2018. When reacting to the incident, he had to face dismissive comments like "how can men be sexually harassed?"

Actor Quoc Anh also revealed that he was sexually harassed by a man when he was young. Although he did not suffer severe psychological impact, the incident made him more cautious in establishing and maintaining relationships.

In South Korea, many male idols, such as members of B1A4 and EXO, are victims of sexual harassment. Some of the most avid fans even disguise themselves to sneak into male restrooms with EXO members, forcing them to remain at high alert at all times.

In Hollywood, actress Blake Lively has filed a lawsuit against director Justin Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment and defamation during the movie filming of "It Ends With Us."

Given the increasingly serious state of artist harassment, many people believe that artists need to bravely denounce harassment and privacy invasion, especially in the context of social media. 

Raising public awareness about the boundary between artistic admiration and harassment is important. It's essential to eliminate gender stereotypes in harassment cases, creating a safe environment where victims can confidently speak out.

Meanwhile, the media should report news about harassment cases and create forums where artists can speak about and denounce harassment without fearing judgment and criticism. 

Furthermore, artists need to be more proactive in self-protection, equipping themselves with legal knowledge and situation-handling skills, and not hesitate to seek intervention from authorities when necessary. 

Artist management companies need to apply measures to protect their artists, especially during crowded events.

Tinh Le