During a fan meeting with Lee Je-hoon, a comedic situation went viral in seconds, in which a fan chose the AirPods Max over a hug from the actor himself. The discussion gained momentum in the Korean online community, bringing everyone a laugh.

The discussion became popular once the exchanges were shared to Panchoa, in which users posted the lighthearted dilemma from having to choose the AirPods Max or a hug from the person that had the fan meet.

Lee Je-hoon asked, "Number 171, do you rather hug me or receive AirPods Max?"

The host said, "Number 171, please stand up! So will you choose AirPods Max or hugging actor Lee Jehoon?"

Lee Je-hoon then said, "Wait, isn't it your first time coming to see me today? Right?"

As the moment of choice was nearing, The host said, "So what do you choose? 1, 2, 3!"

The fan's ultimate response was an AirPods Max, which surprised the audience and evoked laughter throughout the venue.

The story spread further when it was shared on theqoo, where users reacted with humor, practicality, and sympathy for the fan's tough decision.

One commenter wrote, "I'd pick Max too...... hugging my bias will just last 1 second"

Another user commented, "I have my bias butㅋㅋㅋㅋ I can understand why she chose Max."

One commenter said, "II can buy Max with my own money. Please let me hug my bias once"

One user shared, "Max....... as for my bias, I'll get to talk about it for the next 10 years"

One commenter added, "Max will be there forever.... a hug is only for an instant... so I'd choose Max tooㅜㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ"

Another commenter wrote, "Max!ㅋㅋㅋㅋ I'll just go see my bias again another time"

One commenter joked, "Oppa. sorry but. I'd choose Max tooㅋㅋㅋ"

Yet another user said, "Give me the Max"

One responder commented, "I can remember my bias through the Max.this will be the link between the two of us."

Another user added, "Max. I'm happy as long as I can see your face. ^^"

The moment has since become a hilarious example of fan priorities—and proof that, sometimes, even the most ardent supporters may find high-end tech hard to resist.

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