ARMYs call it unfair as the woman who broke into Jungkook's house is exempt from trial

  

 

 

 

Since BTS's comeback, the members have increasingly become targets of anonymous online rumors, as well as serious threats to their privacy and even their safety. What's more concerning is that those threats don't only come from antis or haters but also from individuals who claim to be fans, yet behave like obsessive, invasive sasaengs.

 

At a time when the fandom was joyfully celebrating Jimin and Jungkook's military discharge on June 11, a so-called "fan" from China decided to book a flight to Korea and went straight to Jungkook's residence in Itaewon, carrying her suitcase and claiming she wanted to"give him a surprise celebration in her own way."

 

Identified as "A," the woman reportedly attempted to enter Jungkook's villa by repeatedly pressing the door's passcode despite warnings from local residents. It wasn't until the police were called to the scene that her alarming behaviour was finally spotted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

During questioning, A admitted that she was not a resident of Korea and had traveled there specifically to meet Jungkook after his discharge. After completing their investigation, the police transferred her case to the Seoul Western District Prosecutors' Office on August 27 without detention.

 

Fans believe that, based on the police report and HYBE's legal action, A would be held legally accountable for her attempted trespassing. However, four months later, they were stunned to learn that the Seoul Western District Prosecutors' Office had suspended the indictment on October 22, effectively exempting her fro trial.

 

A "suspension of indictment" (기소유예, giso-yuye) means that although the criminal act is acknowledged, the suspect will not be formally prosecuted in court after taking into account the motive, outcome, and other factors.

Prosecutors explained, "We took into account that A's act remained at the level of attempted intrusion and that she has since left the country, so the likehood of recidivism is low."

 

ARMYs interpreted this as meaning that the perpetrator would face no punishment whatsover, even though she had clearly committed an act that caused harm and distress to Jungkook. Outraged, they expressed disbelief and frustation at the judicial system, claiming it severely downplayed the gravity of the case.

They further argued that such leniency in the law is precisely what allows sasaengs to continue violating celebrities' privacy without fear of imprisonment or fines. In August, another Korean woman in their 40s was caught illegally entering the parking lot of Jungkook's house. Meanwhile, actors Yoo Yeon-seok and Super Junior's Leeteuk also reported multiple home intrusion incidents by obsessive fans earlier this year.

Those offenders exploit legal loopholes, fully aware that they won't face serious consequences, and continue to harass public figures,.Currently, ARMYs are actively voicing their anger across online communities, flooding social media with negative reactions toward the court's decisions.

ARMYs Comments:

1. The South Korean justice system is in the gutter. Tell me it's not true, please.

2. Saying "Oh, it was just an attempt and she left the country so she won't do it again"—they aren't gonna take this shit seriously unless one of those freaks actually gets inside his house and does something??

3. The amount of rage I feel right now...

4. Giving a green light to stalkers because they know they'll never get punished. They're going to hell.

5. The bar being in hell is becoming a universal statement.

6. South Korea's obsession with protecting criminals should be studied.

7. No wonder those stalkers are so brave—doing this shit again and again.

8. I don't even know what to say. I have no words.

9. Mind you! She tried entering his house, which is literally a serious invasion of privacy, not some harmless fan act. The fact that she's being spared trial is honestly wild.

10. Visibly shivered because this made me think of that Lookism chapter—and I HATE those chapters. That b*tch was freaky as fck! Seriously, someone fix their justice system. It's so bad.

11. This is pissing me off. What's wrong with them? Someone actually tried to break into his house—that's not a joke.

12. The way South Korean law always favors criminals needs to be studied.

13. I'm not even surprised. I had little hope, but I'm still disappointed.