Stray Kids’ Hyunjin Nearly Loses Priceless Cartier Earring at SBS Gayo Daejeon

Stray Kids member Hyunjin had a nerve-racking moment at the 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon when one of his luxury earrings nearly went missing during the year-end music festival. The incident quickly became a highlight of the event — for reasons no one expected.

The drama unfolded on December 25 at Inspire Arena in Incheon, where Hyunjin arrived on the red carpet wearing standout accessories, including a pair of Panthère de Cartier drop earrings. The design, inspired by a feline motif and accented with delicate cascading chains, attracted attention not just for its style but for its value. According to Cartier’s official listings, the piece is worth approximately 80.5 million won (about $61,000 USD).

As performers gathered at the end of the show to acknowledge fans, Hyunjin was seen intently scanning the stage floor — and not for choreography cues. He was searching for one of the Cartier earrings he had been wearing since arriving earlier in the evening. The moment drew gasps from spectators as it became clear something precious had been lost during the long broadcast.

Relief came swiftly thanks to fellow Stray Kids member Felix. Observant and quick to respond, Felix discovered the earring and handed it back to Hyunjin, prompting a heartfelt embrace between the two artists — a moment met with cheers from the live audience.

Viewers online wasted no time sharing reactions. Many took to fan communities to express how emotional the exchange was, with comments ranging from “That hug was totally justified” to “He looked like he saw a ghost,” and “I would’ve cried too.”

Hyunjin himself later addressed the scare on a fan communication platform, crediting Felix and adding a personal note about how shaken he was by the near-loss. “If it weren’t for Yongbok (Felix’s real name), I might’ve gone home crying,” he wrote, underscoring both the value of the accessory and the depth of their bond.

The episode has since become one of the most talked-about moments from the 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon, blending star-studded glamour with authentic emotion — and a reminder that even world-class idols can have very human reactions when something important goes missing. (K-en News)