BTS‘s Jungkook is facing an alarming escalation of harassment, prompting global fans to launch the #HYBEProtectJungkook campaign demanding his label take aggressive legal action. From AI-generated deepfake videos to physical stalking incidents at his Seoul residence, the 28-year-old K-pop star has become the target of coordinated attacks that combine technological manipulation with real-world invasion of privacy.
As these incidents intensify, ARMYs are united in their call for HYBE and BigHit Music to protect their artist with the full force of legal prosecution available under South Korean law.
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BTS Timeline of Recent Incidents
| Date | Incident | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 2025 | Chinese woman detained punching door keypad after military discharge | Indictment suspended |
| August 30, 2025 | Woman in 40s followed car into parking garage | Sent to prosecutors (Oct 14) |
| August 31, 2025 | Jungkook addressed parking breach on livestream | Public warning issued |
| Recent | X account streamed live from outside residence | Videos removed |
| Ongoing | AI deepfake videos circulating with fabricated dating scenarios | Under investigation |
The Deepfake Crisis Explained
The latest wave of harassment involves sophisticated AI manipulation that’s particularly insidious:
The Manipulated Footage: Blurry nighttime clips allegedly showing Jungkook holding hands with a woman and entering his residence have circulated widely. Fans analyzing the footage discovered genuine clips of Jungkook alone in the same outfit were combined with AI-generated scenes of random couples to fabricate a dating narrative.
Dating Rumor Weaponization: Speculation linking Jungkook to aespa’s Winter began months ago with claims about “matching items” and social media signals. After Jungkook showed a phone case with red devil horns during a Weverse stream – similar to one Winter once used – false claims exploded, leading to harassment of both artists.
Targeted Harassment: When harassers couldn’t reach Jungkook’s personal Instagram (which has no public posts), they targeted his dog Bam’s Instagram account instead, demonstrating the lengths perpetrators will go to invade his life.
Physical Stalking Escalates
Beyond digital attacks, Jungkook faces repeated real-world security breaches:
Post-Military Discharge Incident: Hours after completing military service in June 2025, a woman in her 30s was detained attempting to access his Yongsan-gu residence by repeatedly pressing door keypad numbers. Shockingly, prosecutors suspended indictment, stating it didn’t constitute full trespass – a decision that outraged fans.
Parking Garage Breach: A woman in her 40s followed another vehicle into his building’s parking garage and was detained by security. This case was referred to prosecutors under trespass laws and the Stalking Punishment Act.
Jungkook’s Direct Warning: During an August 31 livestream, the SEVEN singer addressed stalkers directly: “If you put your foot into parking lot, you can’t get out. There’s CCTV, I’m watching everything. If you don’t want to go to the police station, do not come in.”
Live Streaming from His Residence: Most recently, an X account broadcast live footage from outside his Seoul home, with the streamer pressing the intercom, punching the keypad, and shouting Jungkook’s name before videos were removed.
Why ARMYs Are Demanding Action Now
Pattern of Inaction: Fans point to suspended indictments and insufficient consequences that embolden repeat offenders. The message is clear: current responses aren’t deterring harassment.
AI Technology Exploitation: Deepfake technology makes it easier than ever to fabricate compromising scenarios, requiring legal frameworks that treat AI defamation as seriously as physical stalking.
Artist Safety Crisis: ARMYs reference tragic losses in the K-pop industry due to cyberbullying, emphasizing that aggressive legal action isn’t just about Jungkook – it sets precedent for protecting all artists.
Government Response and Legal Framework
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung declared strict action against hate speech and fabricated claims on November 11, ordering law enforcement to pursue offenders without delay to safeguard public figures, including entertainers.
This policy shift could provide the legal backing HYBE needs to pursue more aggressive prosecution against Jungkook’s harassers.
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What Fans Can Do
Amplify the Campaign: Continue trending #HYBEProtectJungkook to maintain pressure on the label.
Report Malicious Content: Flag deepfakes, defamatory posts, and harassment across all platforms.
Respect Privacy: Don’t share unverified information or engage with stalker content, even to debunk it.
Support Legal Precedent: Encourage entertainment companies to set legal precedents that deter future harassment.
FAQs
What are deepfakes and how are they being used against Jungkook?
Deepfakes are AI-generated videos that manipulate real footage to create false scenarios. In Jungkook’s case, perpetrators took authentic clips of him alone and combined them with AI-generated scenes of random couples to fabricate dating scenarios. These manipulated videos spread rapidly on social media, creating false narratives that lead to harassment of both Jungkook and other artists falsely linked to him. This technology makes defamation harder to combat because fake content looks increasingly realistic.
Has HYBE taken any legal action to protect Jungkook from stalkers?
While some incidents have been reported to authorities – resulting in detentions and referrals to prosecutors – fans argue the responses have been insufficient. One stalker received only a suspended indictment despite attempting to breach his residence hours after military discharge. Another case was sent to prosecutors in October 2025 under trespass and stalking laws, but outcomes remain unclear. ARMYs demand HYBE pursue civil defamation suits against deepfake creators and seek maximum penalties for physical stalkers to establish strong legal deterrents.
