Former TVXQ member Kim Jaejoong recently shared his terrifying experiences with intrusive sasaeng fans. On June 26, Jaejoong released his 20th-anniversary album, which includes the song “Don’t,” directly addressing the issue of these obsessive fans. During an appearance on SBS Power FM’s ‘Cultwo Show’ on July 1, he discussed how sasaengs frequently invaded his dormitory and even broke into his home.

Kim Jaejoong recounts terrifying experiences with obsessive fans invading his privacy

One particularly disturbing incident involved a sasaeng fan who entered his house and stood over him while he slept. Jaejoong recounted, “One night, I dreamt of being kissed by a woman. It felt too real to be a dream. When I opened my eyes, a woman was standing over me with her hair covering her face except for her eyes.” He pleaded with fans to respect his privacy, saying, “Please, don’t do such things.” His candid revelations highlight the severe and often frightening invasions of privacy that K-pop stars endure due to sasaeng fans.

Previously, on June 25, Jaejoong appeared in an interview with Inkode Entertainment. He shared his struggles with paranoia and the mental toll these invasions have taken on him. He described feeling like a prisoner in his own home after receiving a photo of himself taken inside his house from an unknown number. “I became paranoid, constantly looking around like a prisoner,” he admitted. Despite the harassment, Jaejoong found strength through these experiences, though he confessed that he considered escaping to another world to find peace. His story underscores the need for stronger protections for artists against such extreme invasions of privacy.

He also shared how he resonated with singer and actress IU, who had taken a firm stance against obsessive fans by pursuing legal action. “IU once stated that such individuals aren’t fans, and she’s absolutely right. Liking someone doesn’t excuse criminal behavior. IU was a pioneer in changing this perception.”

He added, “Even if you admire someone, you must be held accountable for any criminal actions. We now live in an era where we can address this issue confidently. Thank you, IU,” he concluded gratefully.