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Obsessed Fan Breaks into BTS Star Jungkook's Home, Avoids Prosecution
23 Oct
Summary
- Chinese woman tried to break into Jungkook's home on his military discharge day
- Prosecutors granted her suspended prosecution, avoiding formal charges
- Another trespasser also arrested for illegally entering Jungkook's residence
In a surprising turn of events, a Chinese woman in her 30s who tried to break into BTS member Jungkook's home on the day of his military discharge has escaped trial altogether. According to the authorities, the incident occurred around 11:20 p.m. on June 11, when the woman repeatedly entered passcodes at the door of Jungkook's residence in the Yongsan district. Neighbors called the police after noticing suspicious movements, leading to her arrest on the scene.
During questioning, the woman reportedly confessed that she had flown to South Korea specifically to "see Jungkook" after his discharge ceremony. The brazen timing of the attempt, just hours after the singer's return from military service, sent shockwaves through the fandom worldwide.
Surprisingly, the case was handed to prosecutors without detention, and they concluded that since the crime was only an attempt and the woman had already returned to China, her chances of reoffending were low. The decision to suspend prosecution means she avoided court entirely, a move that stirred debate online, with many netizens criticizing the leniency and arguing that such actions could embolden obsessive fans and escalate future security risks.
Interestingly, this was not the only break-in case Jungkook faced this summer. In late August, a Korean woman in her 40s was also arrested for illegally entering the same residence. She now faces charges of trespassing and stalking. The back-to-back incidents have raised alarms among both ARMY members and Seoul authorities, who have vowed to boost residential security near celebrity homes.
As Jungkook prepares for BTS's highly anticipated full-group comeback early next year, the issue of personal safety looms large. Analysts say the prosecution's decision reflects a balancing act between upholding legal responsibility and mitigating risk in cases involving foreign nationals. For fans, however, the message is clear: no amount of devotion justifies crossing the line.
