BTS V and Jungkook delivered a direct warning and message to sasaeng fans who had tracked them all the way to a hotel fitness center. After completing their U.S. show in Baltimore, the two addressed the issue during a Weverse Live broadcast on the 12th (local time), while chatting with fans.
The two members said they went to the hotel gym at around 2 a.m., only to find about 20 fans gathered inside the fitness center. V said he had never seen crowds at the gym at that hour during tour schedules, and singled out the sasaeng fans’ visit.
Jungkook also expressed disappointment over the infringement of privacy, telling people who only watched them to focus on their own posture and workouts. After Jungkook left the spot, it was reported that an incident occurred in which a fan suddenly approached V and began speaking to him directly.
Repeated Damage From Invasions of Accommodations and Homes… Mature Fandom Culture Is Urgently Needed
V, Jungkook, and other BTS members have long suffered from persistent, stalking-like approaches. V previously asked fans who came to the front of hotel accommodations to refrain from visiting, and Jungkook has also faced perilous situations, including an alleged attempt to break into his home.
As overseas touring continued to threaten even everyday rest, voices condemning sasaeng fan behavior have grown stronger among fans both at home and abroad. Observers say strict action is necessary for conduct that goes beyond simple fan devotion and threatens an artist’s basic privacy.
With BTS having successfully wrapped up their Baltimore show in the United States, it is now a time when a mature viewing culture and mature fandom awareness are needed to help the group carry on the rest of its tour schedule safely.
