Late on May 5, a disturbing incident involving SEVENTEEN’s DK and a sasaeng fan was reported on the Korean forum “theqoo,” sparking widespread concern and condemnation.
DK received a late-night phone call that appeared to be from his fellow SEVENTEEN member, Seungkwan. However, to DK’s dismay, it was revealed to be a sasaeng fan who had manipulated the caller ID to pose as a member of the group. This invasive and deceptive tactic allowed the sasaeng to reach DK directly, catching him off guard.
Netizens expressed outrage and disbelief over the sasaeng’s actions, denouncing such behavior as criminal and harmful to idols’ well-being. Comments on the forum highlighted the severity of the situation:
- “Sasaeng fans are seriously a disease.”
- “Shouldn’t the sasaeng be punished severely? How can people do that to other people?”
- “Even manipulating the caller ID is beyond creepy.”
- “Isn’t this a crime?”
- “We should stop calling sasaengs ‘fans’ and start calling them ‘criminals’ instead.”
This incident underscores the ongoing challenges faced by idols due to obsessive and intrusive behavior from sasaeng fans. It serves as an obvious reminder of the need for stricter measures to protect idols’ privacy and mental well-being in the face of relentless stalking and harassment.
