A foreign fan who repeatedly visited the home of BTS member Jungkook has been arrested by police.
On January 4, the Yongsan Police Station in Seoul announced that they arrested a Brazilian woman in her 30s for violating South Korea’s Stalking Punishment Act. She was taken into custody around 2:50 p.m. after causing a disturbance outside Jungkook’s residence in Yongsan-gu.
According to police, the woman threw mail at the property, hung photos on the railing, and left written messages. This was not her first offense.
She had already visited Jungkook’s home on December 13 and was arrested at that time for trespassing. Despite this, she returned again on December 28, which led to further charges under the anti-stalking law. Following these repeated incidents, Jungkook’s side reportedly requested a restraining order against her.
Police are currently investigating why the woman continued to visit the location despite previous arrests.
This case is part of a troubling pattern. Jungkook has been targeted several times by so-called “sasaeng fans.” It is a term used in South Korea for obsessive fans who invade celebrities’ private lives. In recent months, multiple individuals of different nationalities have been investigated or charged for attempting to approach or break into his residence.
In December last year, a Japanese woman in her 50s was booked by police for attempting to open the door lock at Jungkook’s home several times between November 12 and 14. She has since left South Korea, making the investigation difficult.
In October 2025, a Korean woman in her 40s was sent to prosecutors after unlawfully entering the parking lot of his residence earlier in the year. In another earlier case, a Chinese woman in her 30s attempted to break into his home on his military discharge day and received a suspended indictment.
Under South Korean law, stalking includes repeatedly approaching someone’s home, waiting nearby, observing them, or leaving items without permission in a way that causes fear or distress. Violators can face up to three years in prison or a fine of up to 30 million won. Penalties are harsher if dangerous objects are involved.
Meanwhile, Jungkook’s group, BTS, prepares for a major comeback on March 20, 2026, followed by a massive 65-date world tour.
