The invasion of privacy by sasaeng fans has become a major concern for many celebrities, prompting them to speak out against these intrusive practices. On January 22, Jaejoong took to his social media account to warn about sasaeng taxis, expressing his frustration and concern. He described cases of sasaeng taxis lurking in various areas with drivers using dangerous tactics. Jaejoong condemned these actions and emphasized the emotional toll they take on individuals.
Members of EXO have also expressed their distress caused by sasaeng fans on several occasions. For example, Baekhyun posted in the fan community bladder in March about his singing lessons and his desire to concentrate on his studies without interruptions. He mentioned a sasaeng fan who had visited him, which made it difficult to concentrate.
EXO's Sehun is dealing with a flood of phone calls, with around 100 calls coming to his personal cell phone every day. Frustrated, he explained, “I don't change my number intentionally because even if I do, I still get calls, which is even more annoying.”
BTS's V had a harrowing encounter with a sasaeng fan who showed up at his house and handed him a marriage certificate. As a result, the fan is currently facing legal action for violating stalking laws. Additionally, BTS's Jungkook had to strongly warn sasaeng fans not to send him food at his home, stating that he would take action if something like this happened again.
Big hit musichas taken a strong stance against stalking crimes that endanger the safety of its members and enforced a zero-tolerance policy.
While there used to be a tendency to view sasaeng behavior as excessive fandom, repeated complaints from celebrities about enduring sasaeng harassment for extended periods of time have changed public perception. These actions are no longer seen as fan love, but as criminal behavior. Despite the passage of the Stalking Punishment Act and bans against sasaeng fans, sasaeng culture has still not disappeared, leaving many disappointed.
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