A Brazilian woman in her 30s has been convicted of stalking BTS member Jungkook at his private home in Seoul, South Korea, resulting in a suspended prison sentence and expected deportation.
According to reports from Korean media and court documents, the woman visited the BTS star’s residence in the Yongsan-gu district 22 times over the course of approximately one month starting in early December 2025. Her actions included repeatedly ringing the doorbell — 133 times during one visit — throwing objects over the wall, pushing letters and gifts through the door, and trespassing onto the property.
On December 13, she allegedly followed a delivery worker through a side entrance and was caught by security on the premises. She was arrested but released the following day after police issued a strict warning. Despite multiple warnings and an emergency protective order issued on December 28 prohibiting her from approaching within 100 meters of the home, the behavior continued.
The Seoul Western District Court handed down the sentence on or around May 8, 2026. The woman received one year in prison, suspended for two years, after being found guilty of violating South Korea’s anti-stalking law and trespassing. As a non-citizen, she now faces deportation proceedings following the case.
The court cited mitigating factors, including her statements that the actions were motivated by “love” for the artist and what was described as a low risk of reoffending. Jungkook reportedly requested a more severe punishment, according to local reports.
The case has drawn widespread attention within the global BTS ARMY fandom, with many expressing concern over the idol’s privacy — particularly as Jungkook and fellow members adjust to life after completing mandatory military service. Some fans criticized the suspended sentence as too lenient.
This incident underscores the ongoing challenges K-pop artists face with obsessive “sasaeng” fan behavior. South Korea has strengthened its anti-stalking legislation in recent years to better protect individuals from persistent unwanted contact and harassment.
Jungkook, a member of one of the world’s biggest music groups, has previously addressed intrusions into his personal life. The story has been covered extensively by outlets including BBC, NME, and Korean publications such as The Korea Times. The woman has not been publicly named.
