The war against sasaengs disguised as fans seems never-ending
Idols are constantly harassed as sasaengs find their homes, discover their contact information, make phone calls and engage in intrusive behavior. Despite agencies adopting strict countermeasures and idols personally exposing and criticizing sasaengs, the relentless actions of these people exhaust both the stars and their genuine supporters.
Recently, Seventeen’s Hoshi issued a warning to sasaengs during a fan interaction. He expressed frustration, “If you call, I won’t do a live broadcast. Don’t call. It’s really annoying to respond. Even if you call with an unknown number, I can still sue you. The reason I haven’t sued you is because you might be young.”
He further stated, “I’m trying to spend a good time with Carats (official fandom). Why do you keep bothering me? Do you want to confirm if you have the right number? It’s impolite. If you call during a live broadcast, I will reveal your number. Stop calling.”
Seventeen’s agency Pledis Entertainment has previously issued stern warnings against sasaengs to protect their artists. Pledis emphasized their commitment to taking legal action, including excluding sasaengs from Seventeen-related fan activities without prior warning and collecting evidence through CCTV and monitoring.
Not only Hoshi but also many other idol stars have been victims of sasaeng harassment. For instance, BTS’s Jungkook and V have faced stalking incidents, with their contact information exposed, resulting in not only calls but also home visits and deliveries by sasaengs. BTS’s agency Big Hit Music has openly shared their legal response measures against sasaeng crimes, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy.
The severity of the situation has led agencies to publicly announce their legal responses to safeguard their artists’ rights and well-being. As sasaeng-related incidents continue to escalate, agencies are taking stronger measures, including legal actions and exposing specific instances of infringement, to protect their artists from intrusive and harmful behavior.
Source: Daum
