NCT's Renjun has once again stepped forward to confront the issue of sasaeng fans invading his privacy. The idol, known for his outspoken stance against obsessive fans, recently took to social media to address a disturbing incident involving a persistent caller.
"Stop calling me. I am revealing this person's phone number," Renjun wrote on Bubble, as he shared the number of a sasaeng fan who had been repeatedly contacting him.
In the world of K-Pop, sasaengs are infamous for their obsessive behavior, often crossing boundaries by intruding into the personal lives of idols.
"A sasaeng is an obsessive fan who acts in ways that invade the privacy of Korean idols, drama actors, or other celebrities," explained Renjun, shedding light on the troubling behavior that many idols endure.
it's ridiculous how renjun, who's on a hiatus for health reasons, has to reveal the sasaeng numbers on his own platform and defend himself because sm could not and has never taken action to protect his privacy and wellbeing 🙃
— arika ♡ (@renjeonah) June 20, 2024
"Netizens praised Renjun for his actions but also hit back at SM Entertainment for not doing their job by protecting their idols' privacy," observed a prominent K-Pop commentator.
Hello SM,
— 我是啵啵 🍿️ (@POPCORNBOBO323) June 20, 2024
Please be more protective of your artist. Quickly give the sasaeng or the disturber the proper punishment, the safety and comfort of the artist is the number one priority.@SMTOWNGLOBAL #SM_PROTECT_RENJUN#PROTECT_RENJUN
#SMTakeActionForRENJUN pic.twitter.com/4weJ51qfJ0
you mentioned this on the official announcement of renjun's hiatus, yet two months in, he is still experiencing hate and invasion of privacy.
— arika ♡ (@renjeonah) June 20, 2024
are you even doing anything at all? @SMTOWNGLOBAL #SMTakeActionForRENJUN pic.twitter.com/5I9xyHLo2b
As incidents of sasaeng behavior continue to plague K-Pop idols, Renjun's bold move highlights the ongoing struggle faced by celebrities to maintain their privacy.
While fans rally behind idols like Renjun who take matters into their own hands, there remains a pressing call for stronger measures from entertainment agencies to safeguard their artists.
Meanwhile, Renjun of NCT Dream recently exposed a sasaeng's account on the platform X after they attempted to illegally disclose private information about him and his group.
Sasaengs, known for their invasive behavior towards idols, often obtain and sell personal details like phone numbers and schedules for profit. Renjun swiftly took action by informing fans on the Bubble platform, leading to the suspension of the sasaeng's account within minutes due to mass reporting.
This incident highlights ongoing issues of privacy invasion in the K-pop industry, prompting discussions about better protection measures for idols.
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Written by Cassidy Jones.
