HYBE takes firm legal action against Japanese woman attempting to break into Jungkook's house—police issue official ruling

 
 


Since his discharge from military service in June this year, Jungkook has faced multiple incidents targeting his private residence in Itaewon. On the very day of his discharge, a Chinese woman appeared carrying a suitcase, stood outside his home for hours, and repeatedly attempted to gain entry by entering door access codes.
 
By August, the situation escalated when a Korean woman went as far as illegally trespassing into the parking area of his residence—an incident that Jungkook personally witnessed. In a livestream shortly afterward, he visibly expressed exhaution and pleaded with fans to stop such behavior, saying, "One person... came to my house again. Don't come. Please. Please don't come. Got it?" 


 


The legal outcomes for the two individuals involved were similar in nature but differed in consequence: the Chinese woman received a non-prosecution disposition (prosecutorial discretion), while the Korean woman who unlawfully entered the parking lot was referred to the prosecution in October on charges of trespassing and violation of the Act on Punishment of Stalking Crimes (anti-stalking law).
 
What is particularly alarming is that, despite Jungkook's public plea and the legal consequences imposed in these cases, such behavior continued in November. This time, it involved a 50-year-old Japanese sasaeng fan, who repeatedly targeted his residence over several days while he was abroad for work. As with previous incidents, the outcome ultimately followed a similar path: she recently faced police action for her disturbing conduct.
 
On the 22nd of this month, South Korean media outlets collectively reported information released by the Yongsan Police Station in Seoul, stating that on the 16th, police formally booked a Japanese woman in her 50s (identified as "A") without detention, converting the case from an internal inquiry into a full criminal investigation. She had previously been under preliminary review on suspicion of attempted unlawful trespass.
 
It was confirmed that Jungkook's legal representative filed the criminal complaint, and police summoned the complainant to provide a formal statement. Furthermore, at the request of the complainant, investigators additionally applied charges under the Act on Punishment of Stalking Crimes, pursuing a parallel investigation.
 
According to police findings, Ms. A is accused of repeatedlu pressing the electronic door lock at the entrance of Jungkook's residence in Yongsan District, Seoul, between the 12th and 14th of last month, with the intent to unlawfully enter the premises. The incident was officially reported to police on the 14th. However, as Ms. A is currently not residing in South Koream a suspect interrogation has not yet taken place. A police official stated, "The investigation will proceed once Ms. A re-enters South Korea."
 
 
 


Meanwhile, based on police descritptions, A has been identified as a notorious Japanese sasaeng fan known as Chidori. She has long displayed delusional behavior, publicly claiming to be "Jungkook's wife" and openly expressing this belief online for years. Her delusions escalated into severe obsession, resulting in actions such as stalking Jungkook near KBS in 2020 and falsifying personal information to request access to him at a military training center during his enlistment.
 
 
 


The most infamous incident—after her identity became widely known—occured in 2023, when she suddenly approached Jungkook and grabbed his hand at an airport. Since that year, she has also frequently monitored and loitered around his former apartment.
 
 
 


In the most recent case that led to Chidori being criminally booked, ARMYs themselves played a crucial role in prompting HYBE and local police to take decisive action to protect Jungkook. Fans mentioned her behavior for days and documented that, from the 8th to the 12th, she livestreamed herself continuously ringing the doorbell and shouting outside Jungkook's gate. She then escalated to systematically entering different access codes into the gate lock, recording them in a notebook, seemingly attempting to identify the correct password to break it. She also reportedly assaulted passersby who tried to stop her from camping outside the property.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
On the 14th, following repeated reports from ARMYs to the Yongsan Police Station and HYBE, Chidori was ordered to leave the neighborhood and deported from South Korea, while security around Jungkook's residence was significantly reinforced. Her X (formerly Twitter account, @ChiDoRiJungKook, was also suspended. 
 
However, just weeks after being expelled from Korea, Chidori showed no intention of stopping or expressing remorse, despite the legal consequences. In late November, she created a new X account under the username @ChidoriYakumo, where she resumed livestreaming, obsessively referencing Jungkook and posting harmful content. She also explicity state her intention to return to Korea, raising serious concerns that she may violate his privacy once again.
 
Upon immediately recogniing her renewed intentions, fans mass-reported the new account and sent messages to HYBE, Big Hit Music, and the Yongsan Police Station, stating, "Please do not ignore the stalker who is obessively targeting Jungkook any longer. We request that the Yongsan Police Station continue the investigation without interruption and take the necessary measures to put an end to these criminal acts."
 
 
 

 


Fortunately, HYBE finally responded, pursuing strict legal action without leniency and moving to bring Chidori before the court. This time, she will not only face punishment for stalking and legal trespass in recent months, but the case may also bring an end to her five-year-long obsessive pursuit to Jungkook. 
 
This incident underscores the urgent need for a strong judicial ruling to serve as a deterrent against others with malicious intent.



 

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