Brazilian fan arrested after stalking BTS' Jungkook in his home
A Brazilian woman was arrested by authorities after she was caught allegedly stalking BTS member Jungkook in his home in Seoul.
According to local news outlet The Korea Times, a woman in her 30s was apprehended on suspicion of violating the anti-stalking law for going into Jungkook’s residence in Yongsan District on Jan. 4 at around 2:50 p.m.
Police stated that the woman "caused a disturbance in front of the house," such as throwing mail.
This wasn't the first time that she had attempted to approach the K-pop star. Authorities detailed that she had previously visited the area twice in December and was quickly arrested by police.
At the time, Jungkook requested an emergency restraining order that prohibited her from coming within 100 meters of the star's residence.
The news outlet detailed that the case remains under investigation as authorities work to gather more information.
Jungkook is no stranger to obsessive fans who have attempted to trespass into his home. Back in June, a woman who was also in her 30s was accused of pressing the keypad lock multiple times at his residence on the same day the singer was discharged from military service.
Jungkook has since issued a stern warning during a livestream with his fans that those who trespass will immediately be caught.
"If you show up, I’ll lock you in. I’ve got the evidence, and you’ll be taken away. Everything is recorded. If you step into the parking lot of my home, you won’t be able to leave unless I open the door for you," Jungkook said.
"There are cameras everywhere. If you don’t want to be dragged to the police station, do not enter," he added.
In South Korea, offenders can face up to three years in prison or fines as high as 30 million won (P1.2 million) under the 2021 anti-stalking law.
