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On July 14, BTS members Jungkook and Jimin went live on Weverse, offering fans a casual and lighthearted reunion after their recent discharge from the military. The livestream was filled with laughs, banter, and behind-the-scenes chatter that had ARMYs around the world smiling. But beneath the playful energy, the two idols dropped disturbing revelations that quickly changed the tone of the stream. They addressed ongoing invasions of privacy, sharing that they’ve been dealing with spammed OTP messages and repeated calls to their personal phones. Jimin reacted sharply, questioning aloud who was trying to access his ID, while Jungkook urged people to stop sending them verification codes. The conversation clearly pointed to someone attempting to hack their accounts, leading to visible frustration from both of them. Jimin even remarked that there was no new information to steal, highlighting how thoroughly their private lives have already been exposed. Jungkook then told viewers to “stop calling,” suggesting their phone numbers had once again been leaked.
These revelations came on the heels of more serious incidents, including a confirmed break-in attempt at Jungkook’s home in Seoul. On the night of June 11—the same day he completed his military service—a woman in her 30s was caught trying to enter his apartment. Reports said she was attempting to key in door codes when a neighbor spotted her and alerted the police, who arrested her on the scene. Just two weeks later, both Jungkook and Jimin were stalked during a private trip abroad. Unauthorized images of the pair walking, swimming, and even resting near a lake began circulating online. More troubling was an audio clip allegedly captured during a private lakeside conversation, suggesting someone had been eavesdropping nearby. The leak of this content triggered outrage among fans, who condemned the stalker behavior and the ongoing violation of the members’ boundaries.
The recent Weverse live reignited calls for stronger protections. Fans flooded social media to demand that BIGHIT MUSIC and parent company HYBE step up efforts to shield the group from further harassment. From digital breaches to physical stalking, fans are no longer treating these incidents as isolated problems. They are raising serious concerns about the safety, privacy, and mental well-being of the members, urging immediate action to prevent further violations.