Jung Kook / Captured from Jung Kook's social media
BTS member Jung Kook has publicly expressed frustration after a spontaneous fan interaction during a run along Seoul's Han River reportedly led some obsessive fans to gather near his residence.
On Monday, Jung Kook spent time communicating with fans through his social media account and made an impromptu promise that he would take selfies with fans who happened to spot him while he was out running.
Several fans later shared online that they had encountered the singer during his run, and Jung Kook was seen happily posing for photos with them.
However, the mood quickly shifted after details about his running route spread online. According to fan accounts, some so-called "sasaeng" fans — a Korean term for obsessive followers who invade celebrities' privacy — began gathering near Jung Kook's home.
After finishing his run, he posted a strongly worded message aimed at those individuals.
"I didn't tell you to wait near my house. I'm seriously going to expose you," he wrote.
The singer also shared footage of himself repeatedly throwing punches, appearing to vent his frustration over the situation.
Jung Kook / Captured from Jung Kook's social media
The incident has reignited discussion about the long-running issue of obsessive fan behavior in the K-pop industry, where some cross personal boundaries in attempts to get closer to celebrities.
Source: Korea Times News
