SEVENTEEN DK Receives 'Terrifying' Call From Sasaeng: 'Isn't This A Crime?'

SEVENTEEN member DK received a horrifying call from a sasaeng, which left many worried for the group's privacy.

Since the beginning of K-pop, sasaeng fans have been one of the biggest struggles artists have to deal with. Sasaengs are fans of idols who become obsessive to the point of stalking their biases. They often go to extreme and even illegal methods to try and get close to their favorite celebrities.

This has posed serious risks for both fans and idols.

SEVENTEEN DK Receives 'Horrifying' Call From Saesaeng During Live Stream

On May 5, 2024, a post titled "A scary call from a sasaeng today..." was shared on the popular South Korean online community forum TheQoo.

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In the post, the original post shared a tweet to their post. The tweet contained a screen recording from SEVENTEEN member DK's recent Weverse live.

도겸 위버스 라이브

승관인줄 알고 받았는데 승관이 이름으로 하고 전화를 했네
사생 진짜 무섭다 무서워... pic.twitter.com/PUxsdHjgNg
— BeryVery (@BeryVery_) May 5, 2024

During the live stream, DK received a photo call. Thinking it was his member Seungkwan, the idol answered it. However, it was soon revealed that the sasaeng manipulated the called ID to read Seungkwan's name to trick DK into thinking he was called by a fellow member.

SEVENTEEN DK Receives 'Terrifying' Call From Saesaeng: 'Isn't This A Crime?'
(Photo : DK Instagram)

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The original poster noted that this is a common trick used in voice phishing scams, but is now being utilized by sasaengs.

In the video, DK did his best to appear calm. He continued to eat his food but informed fans of what happened.

Korean Netizens React to SEVENTEEN DK's Phone Call From Sasaeng

As the video made its rounds, many Korean netizens expressed how horrified they were that people were going to such extreme methods just to talk to their favorite idol. They commented that sasaengs nowadays are severe, and wondered if what they did is considered illegal.

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People claimed that sasaeng fans should be arrested, and noted how terrified they would be if someone did that to them.

Others wondered how they got their hands on an idol's phone number, and how they were able to change the called ID.

Some comments read,

"Wow, these sasaengs are severe."

"This is so creepy."

"Isn't this considered a crime?"

"Seriously, why would someone do this?"

"Shouldn't we lock up these lunatics?"

"Crazy... This is horrifying."

"These people are criminals... It's crazy."

"Holy sh*t. Something like this would make you have mental issues you didn't have in the first place."

"How did they get his number?"

"What the hell? There are still saesaengs nowadays? Even with an idol who communicates well with the fans too?"