BTS's Jungkook has issued a stern warning to sasaeng fans, urging them to stop sending unsolicited food deliveries to his home. He made the announcement on the fan community platform Weverse, where he cautioned that he would take action if the intrusive behavior persisted.
Invasion of Privacy
Sasaeng fans are known for their excessive obsession with specific celebrities, often going to extreme lengths to invade their private lives. In the past, Jungkook has been a target of such unwanted attention from sasaengs.
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During a 2019 V Live broadcast, he received multiple calls from obsessive fans, forcing him to block the incoming calls. In 2022, a similar incident occurred during a live broadcast from a hotel room, where the idol received several phone calls but no one was on the other end. Jungkook found the situation unsettling, comparing it to a horror movie.
Past Incidents with Sasaengs
Jungkook has previously expressed his frustration with sasaeng fans. During a V Live session in 2019, he shared that he gets many calls from sasaeng fans and has no choice but to block them.
i'm so serious. whoever was doing prank calls on jungkook's hotel room's phone and was scaring him, i hope you have a very bad night and that your pillows are warm both sides and that you bump your little toe on some furniture!
— jungkook admirer₇ (@dreamjeons) April 5, 2022
In another live broadcast in 2022, Jungkook voiced his annoyance and fear when the calls continued despite his pleas to stop. "I don't like the phone call ringing sound. I'm annoyed and it's scary. I'm getting goosebumps," he stated.
Jungkook's Message to Sasaengs
Addressing the issue on Weverse, Jungkook wrote, "Please do not send food deliveries to my home. Even if you do, I won't eat it. I appreciate the sentiment, but I'm taking care of myself. Please use the money for yourself. I'm warning you. If you send food again, I will find the order number from the receipt and take action. So please stop."
ARMYs' Support for Jungkook BTS fans, known as ARMYs, have been vocal in their support for Jungkook, condemning the intrusive behavior of sasaeng fans. They have taken to social media platforms like Twitter to voice their concerns, trending phrases like "LEAVE HIM ALONE" and "sasaeng" to show their solidarity with the idol. Many have pointed out that true fans of the group would respect the members' privacy and well-being.
if yall sasaeng motherfuckers are gonna be the reason for jungkook's inactivity I WILL END YOU ALL LIKE FUCK YOU HOW DARE YOU DO THIS TO HIM??? fuck your "i only sent him food cuz i love him" excuses because invading his privacy is NOT love??? THAT'S FUCKING INSANITY??? GET HELP.
— zee⁷ •᷄ɞ•᷅ (@pjmsilogcart) May 4, 2023
by the other person before you do something and please leave him alone. this is a violation of privacy, whoever you are, you're a sasaeng and you're not an ARMY neither do you actually care about jungkook or the boys
— Sel⁷ (@BTStranslation_) May 4, 2023
V's Recent Warning to Sasaengs
BTS's V, also known as Kim Taehyung, shared his own concerns with sasaeng fans in a recent Weverse live broadcast. He expressed his frustration over repetitive and inappropriate comments made by fans during the session. V emphasized the need for fans to ask more thoughtful and creative questions to make their interactions more engaging and enjoyable.
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This incident highlights the growing issue of sasaeng fans overstepping boundaries and invading the personal lives of the BTS members, causing discomfort and urging the idols to address the situation publicly. Fans are encouraged to maintain a respectful atmosphere and show genuine interest in their idols' lives.
In recent months, several idols have become more open about their experiences with sasaeng fans, including TXT's Beomgyu. Their candidness in sharing their struggles has been met with praise from fans and netizens alike.
