On September 24, YouTube channel Producer Yoon Il-sang uploaded a new episode titled “If You Were Born Again: Super Junior vs. 100 Billionaire Bachelor — Kim Hee-chul Part 2.” In the video, Kim Hee-chul candidly recalled the relentless harassment he endured during the height of Super Junior’s fame.
The idol explained why he avoids calling them “sasaeng fans,” choosing instead to say “sasaeng” to emphasize how extreme the behavior was. “They would chase after my car in groups. Once, I got out in a narrow alley and knocked on the taxi windows to confront them. We even fought,” he said.
What upset him most, however, was not only the sasaengs but also the complicit taxi drivers. “These drivers would charge ridiculously high fees to young fans from abroad—5 million won on the meter for just a few minutes. When I confronted them, they just laughed it off, which made me furious,” Hee-chul recalled. “Sasaengs are bad, but the adults who encourage them are even worse.”
He then revealed an even more disturbing side: organized sasaeng groups that invaded his personal space. “It was beyond imagination. While I was away for schedules, they would break into our dorm, take proof photos, and post them online. Some even left sanitary pads behind. It was on the level of terrorism.”
Despite these traumatic experiences, Kim Hee-chul showed his affection for genuine fans. “I always tell fans, when you come to the airport, please stay orderly. If someone gets hurt, everyone suffers. I don’t want my fans to be harmed,” he emphasized.
Kim Hee-chul’s shocking confession once again highlights the severe dangers and violations idols face from obsessive sasaeng behavior. Fans have since voiced outrage online, calling for stricter measures to protect artists’ safety and privacy.
Sources: 네이트 뉴스
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