K-pop group CORTIS has once again fallen victim to sasaeng fan-related crimes after two Chinese women were arrested for allegedly trespassing into the group’s dormitory. The latest incident has renewed concerns over fan behavior crossing the line into criminal activity.
According to reports from TV Chosun and other Korean media on July 24, the Yongsan Police Station in Seoul is investigating two Chinese nationals on charges of unlawful trespassing. The women are accused of entering CORTIS’ dormitory, located in Seoul’s Yongsan District, at around 2 a.m. on July 23 without permission.
The group’s manager reportedly became suspicious after arriving at the dormitory and discovering that packages left outside the entrance had been tampered with and the front door was open. The manager immediately contacted the police, who responded to the scene and found the two women hiding on another floor of the building. They were arrested on the spot.
During police questioning, the suspects reportedly stated that they had purchased CORTIS’ dormitory address through social media before traveling to the location. However, they are said to have denied allegations that they damaged the delivered packages or entered the interior living quarters.
The case has sparked even greater concern because it comes amid ongoing issues involving sasaeng fans targeting the group. Earlier, CORTIS’ agency revealed that some individuals had repeatedly violated the members’ privacy by illegally entering their residence and even attaching GPS tracking devices to their vehicles.
At the time, the agency warned that it would pursue strict legal action without leniency against anyone committing such acts, describing them as clear criminal offenses.
Despite those warnings, another dormitory intrusion has now occurred, leading many to argue that the sasaeng problem has reached an alarming level. The suspects’ claim that the group’s address was purchased through social media has also raised concerns about the illegal trade of artists’ private information and prompted calls for a broader investigation into how such sensitive data is being leaked and sold.
CORTIS, the five-member boy group launched by BIGHIT MUSIC under HYBE, has recently enjoyed significant domestic and international success with the title track “REDRED” from its second mini album. The song has remained No. 1 on Apple Music Korea’s Today’s Top 100 chart for 90 consecutive days, but the group’s continued success has also been overshadowed by repeated invasions of the members’ privacy, leaving many fans deeply concerned for their safety.
Sources: Daum
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