Stray Kids fans embrace Bang Chan's "sweet and sour" Busan

Stray Kids released a new SKZ CODE travel episode filmed in Busan ("비행記in부산 / Travel Login Busan"), and the comments centered on a moment when Bang Chan described the scenery as "sweet and sour" (새콤달콤). Many viewers found the phrasing endearing rather than odd, with one writing, "If Chan says it's sweet and sour, then it's sweet and sour — it somehow fits" (찬이가 새콤달콤이라 하면 새콤달콤인걸로ㅎㅎ 뭔가 어울리긴 함). Another said simply, "Sweet and sour Busan is so pretty," while others praised his word choice, one commenting, "His word choice is just adorable" (진짜 단어사용도 귀염터짐).

The line quickly became a running joke in the comments. Several noted that members Lee Know and Hyunjin laughed at Bang Chan's "sweet and sour" description, and one viewer summed up the affection with, "I just love Chan's way with words" (난 찬이의 언어가 좋아). The episode's automatic dubbing added to the fun, with one commenter writing, "The auto dubs are killing me, I cannot."

Other reactions were straightforward affection for the group, with love notes directed at Hyunjin, Lee Know and Seungmin and repeated remarks that Bang Chan is "so cute." International fans also flagged how fast they had turned up, one posting, "Proof you're here under twenty-four hours," and another asking, "How many international STAYs are here supporting Stray Kids?" A few used the space to voice concern for Bang Chan, urging him to prioritize his health and happiness after a recent Bubble message.