BTS's Jungkook Faces Disturbing Incident Right After Military Termination

Jungkook's home invades a reminder of the challenges K-pop stars face with fan obsession and safety issues.

In a startling incident just hours after his military discharge, Jungkook, a member of the globally acclaimed K-pop group BTS, became a target of an attempted break-in. The police reported that a woman in her 30s, identified as a Chinese national, was caught trying to gain entry into Jungkook's residence in Seoul at approximately 23:20 local time on Wednesday. The obsessed fan was seen desperately entering random codes on a locked combination pad, revealing the extreme lengths some fans might go to see their idols.

The woman later confessed that her trip was prompted by her admiration for the singer. However, this admiration led to her immediate arrest for trespassing, highlighting the potential dangers faced by celebrities amid growing fan frenzy following their return.

Jungkook and three of his bandmates recently completed their mandatory military service, igniting excitement among fans waiting for a reunion of all seven BTS members, anticipated to take place by the end of the month. After a hiatus that began in 2022, when the K-pop sensation reached unprecedented heights, their agency, Hybe, has hinted at possible future activities.

Celebrations erupted at Hybe's headquarters, where hundreds of fans, some flying in from abroad, congregated to rejoice in their idols’ homecoming. Many were dressed in purple, BTS's signature shade, brandishing banners and photographs. In a touching response, Jungkook acknowledged the support from fans, expressing his gratitude but added an amusing note of embarrassment for being out of the public eye for so long, even mentioning he hadn’t applied makeup.

In South Korea, all able-bodied men aged 18 to 28 are required to serve military duty for about two years, a policy that has sparked intense discussions regarding exemptions for cultural influencers like BTS. The band pursued deferrals, which were granted by a new legislation in 2020, enabling them to postpone enlistment until age 30. Starting with the eldest member Jin in 2022, the rest of the group followed suit, all completing their service shortly and now exciting fans with expectations of their future projects.