Jungkook has had enough of sasaengs. The BTS member issued a warning to “fans” who have been making food deliveries to his house. Jeon Jungkook made it clear that he is ready to take legal action against people sending food to his private address.
What Are ‘Sasaengs’?
Sasaengs are “fans” of celebrities who resort to stalking in an effort to be close to their idols. These people (mostly illegally) obtain private information like the idol’s phone number, address, and schedule. They then use the information to make contact with the idol, like visiting them or sending food to their home.
In 2006, TVXQ's Yunho was poisoned after drinking OJ from someone he thought was a fan. It had superglue in it. Idols asking people not to send them gifts of food shouldn't be taken as a negative. Would you trust food from a stranger? I wouldn't. "But…but…it comes from a +
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Jungkook Urges People To Stop Sending Food To His House Or Face Legal Action
This is exactly what has been happening to Jungkook. On May 4, the BTS maknae posted an update on the fan community Weverse to issue a warning to sasaengs.
The “Dreamers” singer revealed that some people have been sending food to his house. He told them to stop doing this or else he will take legal action against them.
BTS JUNGKOOK WEVERSE POST 230504
JK: Please don't send food delivery to my house.
Even if you send it, I won't eat it.
I'm thankful for the thought but since I eat well by myself you (the sender) can buy and eat it
I'm requesting.
If it's sent one more time, I'll inquire about + pic.twitter.com/lRC19JW862— Sel⁷ (@BTStranslation_) May 4, 2023
“Do not send food delivery to my house,” Jungkook wrote. “I will not eat it even if you send it.”
“While I am thankful for the thought, I eat well, so buy it for yourself,” he continued. “I ask of you. If you send it one more time, I will look up the receipt order number and take action. So please stop.”
It is unclear how the sasaengs obtained Jungkook’s address but the thought that they have the information is unsettling. With that in mind, it is understandable why he is ready to take legal action just to ensure his own safety.
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In related news, Jungkook was once again praised by Gianni Infantino. The FIFA president reminisced about the 2023 FIFA World Cup and called Jungkook’s performance “the best opening ceremony.”