At this meeting, the government announced plans to finalize details of stalking and dating violence prevention measures and penalties in the first half of that year, and clarify the definition of the offense of stalking and its types. The list of crazy activities by sasaeng fans included: sneaking into their apartment and kissing them while theyre asleep, saving menstrual blood to give the oppas as a present, stalking Junsu and making him get into a car accident, moving next door, and more. From their debut in 2003 until 2010, the group was composed of 5 members. Such taxis charge an average of $600 a day, and will follow an idol or group for the entire day, exceeding speed limits and breaking other traffic rules. 10 K-pop Idols Dominating 2023 With Their Multi-million Dollar Empires: JY Park, G-Dragon, More. U-KNOW has to stay for a couple of days in the hospital as he received treatment and for his recovery. [kpop] TVXQ and the absolute worst sasaengs (obsessive stalker fans) the industry has ever seen. She rolled the window up while Changmin's fingers were holding it and literally crushes his fingers, making him bleed. Because, fast or late, this sasaeng activity really disrupts fans lives. Yoon Eun Hye debuted as a member of Baby V.O.X in 1999 when she was just 15, replacing former member Lee Gai. Many K-Pop idols are able to do what they love, singing and performing for fans around the world. For context, here's a little history lesson regarding TVXQ. 7. [60], As of November 2018, the new measures had not yet become law,[61] and did not yet appear on the government website listing all Korean laws. [47] Girl group DreamCatcher's agency, Happy Face Entertainment, told sasaengs who had been waiting for members at their scheduled appointments and secretly taking photos and videos to stop such behavior. 2PM. In the plane, he allegedly tried to approach Nayeon but was stopped by their security guard and manager. ", stated in her letter as he let go of his frustrations. [18], Such methods, costly in terms of both time and money, have resulted in sasaeng fans missing or dropping out of school, sleeping in Internet cafes, or turning to prostitution to cover their sasaeng-related expenses. Not only did a sasaeng install a CCTV in the carpark of their dorms, they even had the audacity to stick a sign to it saying, dont touch this. (G)I-DLE Shuhua Draws Flak for Her Blunt Attitude Was She Rude or Just Being Honest? (2015). Dengan modus menjual tabung gas berharga murah, seorang pria di Nunukan, Kalimantan Utara bernama SA (37) harus berujung di dalam Gegara nekat hendak mengkonsumsi narkoba di sebuah poskamling. Those that are interested in the other incidents: Everytime I read TVXQ/JYJ sasaeng fan incidents, it makes me realise that you really need a strong mentality to survive in this industry. Perhaps, they are struggling with personal issues and needed a place to feel accepted. EXO members also almost got into the wrong car after appearing because the van was similar to the agency car, it turned out to be owned by Sasaeng. Another one of Junsu in a restaurant while the window in the background is plastered with sasaengs. This obsessive behavior toward the celebrity led to criticism of her actions, including from other 2PM fans. Its no news that sasaengs back in the day often broke into the houses of their idols. [52] Japan has also passed laws against continuous messaging, including on social media. [62], The television series Reply 1997, portraying events in Korean popular culture of the 1990s, recounts the rise of fan obsession with celebrities. It has been noted that sasaeng fans old enough to work will try to get jobs in industries bringing them closer either to their idols or to information concerning them. To think these guys are still performing just go to show you really need a strong mentality and passion for what you love, because if it was me, f staying in the industry for that long. The term sasaeng comes from the Korean words sa-jeog (Korean: ; Hanja: ) meaning "private" and saeng (Korean: ; Hanja: ) meaning "life . I didnt know it will get this much attention. TVXQ were endlessly groped and each member was groped in a specific location (??!!) [49] On the show Handsome Boys of the 20th Century, first-generation idol singers Eun Ji-won of Sechs Kies and Moon Hee-joon of the band H.O.T also admitted to paranoid feelings whenever they left their homes. I don't believe this happened at an airport but a fan threw a bag of rocks at Changmin and screamed how he doesn't deserve to die peacefully. Sasaengs are usually defined as teenage girls who group together for the same motive to get attention from their oppa a.k.a their idols. Shinhwa. Kim Yoo Jung..almost kidnapped Yoo Jung by impersonating her father at her schools office during her elementary years. [20], The media understands sasaeng fans to be people who begin as "normal" fans but go on to devote their personal and social lives to the quest to stand out or become closer to an idol or celebrity. I am so-and-so', they will start to take note of me and ask 'Did you come again today?' BIGBANGs GDRAGON asked fans to stop waiting in front of his private residence. It said that penalties for stalking would become more severe, with higher fines and prison sentences applying. [57] Increased concerns, and a rising number of stalking victims, led to introduction of a new South Korean bill in February 2016 to increase the maximum penalty for stalking to KRW 20 million (about US$17,000 at the time) and two years in jail. Here are eight of the most extreme things sasaeng fans have done to get noticed. He was sent home to reflect on his actions. Thankfully, member Sunny sense something was wrong and immediately stopped performing, going after them and pulling Taeyeon away. Sublime Artist Agency who handles sensational star Rain, issued a warning to sasaengs coming to his home. TVXQs Yunho story is one of the scary sasaeng stories. He drank an orange juice drink given to him by a fan, who had laced it with super glue. The girl was arrested but Yunho actually requested not to press charges. In member Yoochun's case, the sasaengs put aside the little respect for privacy that remained and installed CCTV cameras in the parking lot of their house. r/HobbyDrama 4 yr. ago Posted by mtoulinhoo [kpop] TVXQ and the absolute worst sasaengs (obsessive stalker fans) the industry has ever seen Inspired by this post and as a fan of TVXQ I've decided to talk about the absolutely horrific and terrifying treatment TVXQ endured back in the day with sasaengs~ Yunho shared that he had received messages from sasaengs of pictures of common items in their dorm. Recently, a post, titled From One Idol Sasaeng to Another, on an internet community shocked netizens with a list of all the crazy things sasaeng fans (crazy, obssessive stalker fans) have done. Nope. [17], The so-called "sasaeng taxi" is a method used by sasaengs to follow idols to their scheduled activities or personal appointments. Fans also closed a taxi window on Changmin's hand while he was trying to shoo them away and caused him to bleed. [1] According to the . I was ready to put up with the violence and the cussing. Additionally, there are characters in several webtoons, such as Lookism, Fashion King, True Beauty, Lost in Translation and So I Married an Anti-fan who behave in this manner.[63]. News TVXQ Yunho Almost Died Once Due To A Sasaeng Fan By Staff Reporter Dec 20, 2019 (Photo : Twitter) "I actually have a trauma." Said Yunho as he admitted he hasn't overcome a trauma caused. TVXQ notably has some of the most intense sasaengs, with many going to the extremes to get their fans' attention. However, a sasaeng fan had stalked him there and, while he was asleep, snapped some photos of him. The lady disguised herself as a "fan," though she's actually an anti-fan. While it's normal for fans to want to be noticed by their idol, some go to the extremes to get there. [24], There have been a number of car accidents involving Korean idols being followed by sasaeng fans. "I actually have a trauma." Please feel free to add more to the list. In the 2000s, sasaeng sought attention directly from their idols. It turned out that the drink had been mixed with strong glue by a sasaeng. He claimed that Nayeon was his girlfriend despite the two never meeting. But will this be enough to battle against the dark culture of sasaeng? Jaejoong was once spending some alone time in a sauna. The fans posted this and enjoyed it, saying it was "rare". [35], In December 2009, an obsessive fan of MBLAQs Lee Joon (real name Lee Chang-sun) wrote and posted a message written in blood on social media. aespa Airport Fashion: 'Next Level' Chic Styles to Dress Like Members! Yoochun said that sasaeng fans had been following the group for eight years, since they were members of TVXQ, and that the constant surveillance "felt like prison". When this clip was posted, opinions were divided on whether or not Changmin took it too far by physically removing the fan from the taxi, with many saying that they thought he could have done something else but completely understanding his reaction after years of being stalked. [14] While both groups have been seen engaging in activities causing harm to idols and groups, sasaengs are motivated by the idea of recognition from idols, rather than a desire to ridicule and prevent the success of their target. JYP Entertainment, for example, on several occasions they stated that they would legally sue people who tried to contact the artists personal contact or continued to wait in GOT7s dorm. They also break through the locker room or dormitory to meet WANNA ONE. In Korea, he asked anyone rather everyone if they knew the idol and gave them his contact information to pass on to her. He stated that he had been struggling as a result of the number of chat room invitations and missed calls from sasaeng fans, and is quoted as addressing them to say, "You can't call yourself a fan", and "It is really insulting and unbearable". Throughout the long history of K-pop, incidents involving sasaengs have been very evident especially on social media. AFAIK the reasons for this are still unclear, but one widely held belief is that they were being overworked (they had 10 days off in an entire year or something). As Yahoo reported, some K-pop idols are actively being followed by an average of 100 'sasaeng' fans every day! Seo did not press charges against the fan, who admitted to having "lurked" near the singer's home on other occasions. At their peak (around 2006-2009) they were HUGE. They stopped and came out to take pictures. Each agency always tries to protect their artists from sasaeng attacks, but somehow sasaeng also always has a way to get the artists attention. She admitted that the approximately 4.7 million won (c. $4,583) she had accumulated was intended to cover the cost of closely following EXO. There, doctors confirmed that her cornea was damaged. The law was amended to include an offense of "Persistent harassment", or stalking, in 2011. All Rights Reserved. aespa Airport Fashion: 'Next Level' Chic Styles to Dress Like Members! They are still pretty famous (especially in Japan, where they had a record-breaking tour in 2017) but back in the day their popularity was unmatched, probably comparable with BTS today. The increased popularity of social media has made possible the sale of information concerning idols on social media platforms such as Twitter, KakaoTalk, and Instagram. 909K 1.26K subscribers Subscribe 392 19K views 1 year ago #BLACKPINK #BTS #KPOP There are many K-Pop stars who have had to deal with people who, more than fans, are stalkers who invade their. 5. GOT7s Jackson was also involved in an accident after a car hit the back of his car. Fortunately, they let us go after taking pictures.". The suspect in this case had also given Yunho a letter criticizing TVXQ and seemingly threatening the band as a whole, [13] and confessed to being an anti-fan of TVXQ. Send me a DM [direct message]. Thus, here's the story behind that event. Sadly, he couldnt even get some peace away from hoem. We all have a favourite celebrity. [53], Although sasaeng fan activity has caused K-pop celebrities difficulties since the 1990s, for many years Korea had no special laws to prevent or to penalize celebrity stalking. Super Junior Heechul, who was a very close friend and a brother figure to Yunho expressed his anger for the lady through a letter, in which he says. Fortunately, they let us go after taking pictures.. In 2011, Girls' Generation's Taeyeon was abducted while performing live on stage. The idols on her list were: Himchan from B.A.P, Yunho from TVXQ, Baro from B1A4, and L and Dongwoo from INFINITE. While the whole story is complex, he basically went around to pretty much any Korean citizen and would ask them if they knew her. The suspect in this case had also given Yunho a letter criticizing TVXQ and seemingly threatening the band as a whole,[13] and confessed to being an anti-fan of TVXQ. He was only 18 at the time. I thought about it when watching Jaejoong's IG live, the fact that he said he can't be at one place for too long just saddens me :/. That being said, I'm glad we don't have a lot of intense stuff like this, reading the incidents genuinely made me feel sick, and scared. Not to mention all the other sasaeng shit he has had to deal with since 2004. [28] In 2016, Jackson of Got7 sustained minor injuries in an accident on the way to an airport in China that involved a fan closely following his car. In what would be a very controversial move, Changmin decided to strike back at one of these sasaeng fans. Young, teenage high school girls who spend all of adolescence raving over male idols, picking into fights with fans from rival groups, building a hierarchy among one another and doing anything to be closer with them the world of sasaengs is indeed scary. Im not a sasaeng fan, just obsessed., Super Juniors Lee Teuk recently posted on his twitter wishing that his sasaeng fans would leave him alone at least for today as its his last day before entering the military, Kim Dong Wan revealed that he sprayed the fans with cold water so they would leave. The band members, Leeteuk and Heechul, were unharmed, but Heechul later tweeted that he still suffered after-effects from the accident and was often afraid to drive. sickens me. Copyright 2023 KpopStarz.com. Disturbing af pictures: Someone somehow took a picture of Jaejoong sleeping in a men's sauna. But Why is GOT7 Trending? Singapore Youths, Authentic Identities, and Asian Media Fandom. That same year, the South Korean government's Korea Creative Content Agency reportedly founded a support center for celebrities to offer counseling services "to relieve [celebrities] of any psychological stress. During the group's early days, they had their dorm broken into by sasaeng fans. 6. The message read, "Don't forget me, Lee chang-sun. Whats yours? Audio recordings, Kakao Talk, phone numbers, passports, Twitter [accounts], dormitories, private Instagram accounts, and videos. JYJ's is a 3 member boy group under SM ent, their sasaeng fans are known to be very extreme. . They created a mess in the place and stole some of the member's personal belongings. Comedian Oh Jung Tae, which is the MC of the show, also sprung into action and pulled Taeyeon away from the man. They would sell their phone numbers and social security code just to make a quick buck. Sorry for any bad english!! There have been previous incidents where celebrities expressed their disdain because of the length sasaeng fans would go to show their love.. The actions of sasaeng fans can have a psychological impact on some idols. In South Korean culture, a sasaeng, or sasaeng fan , is an obsessive fan who stalks or engages in other behavior constituting an invasion of the privacy of Korean idols, drama actors or other public figures. TVXQ's case is just one of many. Yoochun parking lot CCTV (2012): Some fans somehow installed cameras in Yoochun's garage. Entertainment companies, idol groups, and individual idols have responded to sasaeng activity on social media or in interviews. Then, the WANNA ONE flight was delayed at one time because a group of sasaeng wanted to take the flight. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. He was so traumatized by the incident he considered quitting and wouldn't drink out of a bottle until someone else had taken a drink first. D.O., a member of the band Exo, said in an interview that he had developed a "victim mentality" due to sasaengs, and that it had severely affected his public appearances and activities. Here's a picture of Changmin crying on the street surrounded by sasaengs. Popular drama series Reply 1997 also depicted scenes of a sasaeng fans life by narrating the story of young Siwon who is obsessed with a K-pop boy group H.O.T. BIGBANG's GDRAGON asked fans to stop waiting in front of his private residence. Mnet Under Fire For 'Evil Editing' Lee Chaeyeon in 'Queendom Puzzle' Trailer. 2. Mnet Under Fire For 'Evil Editing' Lee Chaeyeon in 'Queendom Puzzle' Trailer. Archived post. Jay Park Reveals Retirement Plan: 'It's official'. They also left their feces all over the emergency exit for the boys to find. The term sasaeng comes from the Korean words sa (Korean:; Hanja:) meaning "private" and saeng (Korean:; Hanja:) meaning "life", in reference to the fans' intrusion into celebrities' private lives. I saw you at that place before. ", "Spotlight: Let's Dance With Moon Hee-jun", " , "H.O.T " ", "What are the difficulties of being a Korean pop idol and to what extent do they outweigh the benefits", "8 Celebrities and Their Sasaeng Fan Incidents", "Brave Entertainment Fires Samuel's Staff Members After Verifying Them As Sasaengs", "Sasaengs Increasingly Use Social Media To Easily Sell And Purchase Idols' Personal Information", "Extreme EXO fan arrested for fraud The Korea Times", "JYJ Accused of Verbally and Physically Abusing Female Fans", "JYJ Opens Up About Verbally Abusing Fans", "Korean boyband in 6-vehicle pile-up on ECP", "Super Juniors Heechul Rants about Sasaeng Fans and Corrupt Taxi Drivers Before Deactivating Twitter", "Got7's Jackson suffers car crash, rapper might not perform in Japan concert", "Jung Yong-hwa asks fans not to come to his apartment", "2PM's Junho speaks out against obsessive fans", "EXO member Lay's Chinese agency warns stalking fans", "Seo Taiji won't press charges against fan intruder", "Fly To The Sky's Brian Talks About His Struggle With A Sasaeng", "GOT7's Mark Asks Sasaengs To Stop Following Them To Their Dorm", "EXO's Lay Promises Legal Action If Sasaengs Invade His Privacy Again", "Ailee Expresses Anger At Sasaengs Calling Her In The Middle Of The Night", "GOT7's Youngjae Pleads With Sasaengs To Stop Sending Him Messages", "GOT7's Youngjae Asks Sasaeng Fans To Stop Invading His Privacy", "EXO Members Experience Hardships Over Sasaeng Fans", "Wanna One's Agency Asks Sasaengs To Stop Dangerous And Inconsiderate Behavior", "DreamCatcher's Agency Asks Sasaengs To Respect Group Members' Privacy", "Super Junior's Kim Heechul Reveals Trauma Left By Sasaeng Fans", "Online Harassment and Cyberstalking, Section 4. This sasaeng hired the driver of their sasaeng taxi, a taxi specifically rented by sasaengs to chase their idols, to enter the male-only sauna room (jjimjilbang) to take photos of the members. Hashtags like #ProtectWAYV are one of the many things fans are doing so that the agency can take action immediately. Well, music is a universal language and sometimes, it becomes our source of motivation, happiness and colour in life. Another member changed his phone number and received a text message shortly afterwards asking why he changed his number. [10] In 2012, a sasaeng reportedly slapped Yoochun, of the boy group JYJ, in the face, justifying herself by saying that the idol would surely remember her from then on. Williams, J & Xiang Xin Ho, Samantha. Swing Entertainment, home of the group Wanna One, accused sasaeng fans of causing band members stress on tour in 2018. They usually followed the members around in taxis, and on average, there were 150 taxis following the group around in a day. When of TVXQ was stalked all day by sasaengs, even to the point of them all surrounding him while he was alone, and he just broke down crying in the sidewalk while all those bitches kept taking pictures of him. Stars have to raise their own voices if they want to bring about changes. Dealing with sasaeng fans is a lot harder than you think. Stalking, one of the common acts performed by sasaeng fans is nothing but a minor crime in South Korea. Lets start with legendary boy group, TVXQ. Not just in South Korea but globally. The post has garnered attention because it comes days after reports of JYJs alleged physical and verbal abuse towards sasaeng fans. One sasaeng fan wants to do everything they could to keep their favorites at number one. One of the most famous cases for the third generation of K-Pop, Nayeon's stalker, traveled all the way from Germany to Korea to stalk her. These measures were to apply in celebrity stalking cases, recognizing that Korean celebrities suffer from many forms of abuse, both physical and mental, as a result of the actions of sasaeng fans. She posted the picture of her face half-covered by her hand, showing the blood-writing and the scar on her wrist.[37]. One time, member Changmin had enough of being tailed and went over to one of the taxis a fan was in. "[38] Other individual responses include Got7's Mark and Youngjae, Exo's Lay, and Ailee, all of whom have reproached sasaeng fans for following idols back to their residences,[39][40] flooding idols' phones with calls and texts,[41][42] taking unwanted videos and pictures of idols,[43] and following idols as they met their schedules. Please.. The orange juice had been poisoned and mixed with super glue. The sasaeng culture has been around for longer than you think. This person also includes a letter stating the reason he gave the drink. [58][59], On February 22, 2018, a national coordination meeting was held. and g.o.d. 1. Soompi, a Korean pop culture news site, has documented many of these cases. These fans had self-imposed rules against trespassing on the house, forcing the celebrity to come out, or taking pictures of the celebrity. used their bathrooms and took their laundry. They are exposing accounts selling phone numbers of K-pop idols and banding together to call out users with suspicious, sasaeng symptoms. - for example, Junsu was mostly groped at his butt and Jaejoong was groped at his arms. This sasaeng, known as Kim Yeoshin, made a hit list of five idols that they had planned to kill due to them being "EXO's rivals." For the past week, netizens were commenting a lot on YouTube due to the traumatic incident Yunho has experienced. Sasaeng fans also installed cameras in JYJ member Yoochun's private parking lot. Yunho requested that no charge would be made against her due to how young she is. Fans of K-pop are often quick to draw distinctions between "normal" fandom and behavior said to characterize a sasaeng fan. The group was performing their hit song "Run Devil Run" at the Lotte Ice Rink when a sasaeng fan managed to sneak on stage with ease, as there was no security guarding the entrances to the stage. Way back 2006, as DBSK, (his former group) released their third album, a lady in her 20s came as they had their music show recording's break. [46] In 2016, Heechul of Super Junior described feelings of paranoia, and the trauma that the actions of certain sasaeng fans had caused him. Period blood is so gross. The 3 that split made their own group called JYJ but were systematically blackballed in the music industry by their powerful former entertainment companythe whole situation was wild but that's a story for another time. [9] One sasaeng fan interviewed gave an explanation for this obsessive behavior: I feel like I get to know more about and get closer to the idol I love. Changmin shared a similar incident where he had changed his phone number only to instantly receive a text message about it. As the years passed, the development of sasaeng followed the technology. In a July 2018 interview, Brian, a member of the R&B duo Fly to the Sky, stated that packages had been delivered to his personal address and that he was worried not only for himself but for his family, who were also being harassed. According to K-Rapper and YouTuber Grace Kim, these fans pay hundreds of dollars a day to these taxi drivers to help them chase after the celebrity that they are stalking. California Law", "Greater Protection in Cases of Domestic Violence", "Japan's Policy Against the Crime of Stalking", "[] [special edition] '' ", "Korean pop's giant leap with 'Gangnam' steps", "Stalking in Korea rises due to lax laws", "| '' ''..TV ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sasaeng_fan&oldid=1153950527, This page was last edited on 9 May 2023, at 09:43. All rights reserved. 10.1080/01639625.2014.983011. Did he press charges? That. However, what was even more scary was how they would take photographs of items and send it to the idols. The members of TVXQ (formerly DBSK) have dealt with some of the worst experiences with sasaeng fans over the years including these stalker fans hitting Changmin with a bag of rocks, breaking and entering their home, and most notoriously, giving Yunho a drink poisoned with glue and causing him to have to be hospitalized. For example, waiting in front of house/office, following, wiretapping, and repeated relationship demands carry a penalty of 1 year of imprisonment or a fine of one million yen. The sasaeng had asked him why he changed his number. [2] Sasaeng fans are described as often being female, aged 13 to 22, and driven to commit what in some cases may amount to borderline criminal acts in order to gain attention from celebrities. THIS Former K-pop Idol is Now University Professor! The trio was playing the pop single "Run Devil Run" at the Lotte Ice Rink. Is it a popular K-pop band like BTS, a talented Western artist like Billie Eilish? Similar to other groups, TVXQ also dealt with sasaeng fans following them everywhere by using taxis. And honestly, she is very right. Other groups like EXO, BTS, GOT7, 2PM, NCT to name a few have faced similar cases involving their crazy sasaeng fans. The fan, named Josh, flew from his home country of Germany to South Korea to meet his favorite idol, Nayeon. Usually, a sasaeng act is only convicted if it has the implications of a criminal case, such as illegally breaking into someones house or following their idol who caused the accident. Seorang pria bernama SS (27) akhirnya diamankan warga sekitar. He (drunkenly) cusses her and other sasaengs out, talking about how he is constantly followed, feels like a convict, would rather live as a prisoner, was forced to go to Japan for his vacation days because he has no freedom in Korea, etc. Yunho tried to fight his trauma by collecting all the drinks from the same brand and trying to drink them all. 12 Times Sasaengs Creepily Interrupted Idols Live Broadcasts. The remaining two (Yunho, Changmin) continued on as TVXQ after a year of hiatus, but their popularity never fully recovered (at least in Korea). Later on, Changmin changed his number one more time out of curiosity and the sasaeng messaged him once more about it. Jaejoong recording (2012): There's a recording of Jaejoong secretly taken by a fan who was following him after he went drinking. 3. I just liked seeing them up close." That scared him to no end, knowing that sasaengs had come and gone unnoticed. Anti-fans contrast with sasaeng fans in that their main goal is to see the ultimate failure of certain idols or groups. Sasaeng fans are known as fans that reach the point of obsession and break their favorite celebrity's privacy at the chance of being noticed. As of late, rookie group Exo has been making headlines with news of zealous fans recording such incidents as Tao singing in the shower, of unruly mobs at airports/elephant stampedes/Disneyland, of members falling due to shoving at airports, and of fans linking arms with members while walking . The incident traumatized Yunho and caused him to experience panic disorder. Im sorry to make the fans and Taecyeon worry. A sasaeng managed to enter the apartment building that the boys lived in. She asked for his forgiveness, and he found out that the girl was around his sister's age and so decided to forgave her right away. [25][26] In 2013, Seungri, formerly of the band Big Bang, suffered minor injuries in a car accident in Shanghai involving a sasaeng fan. However, what was even more scary was how they would take photographs of items and send it to the idols. These sasaeng fans would have taxis purposely get into accidents with TVXQs vans in order to have them stop and be able to watch them up close. [40], In April 2016, Girls' Generation band member Taeyeon complained of receiving constant calls from strangers. Did You Know? The issue of sasaeng fans in South Korea is a complicated one. Kim Dong Wan revealed that he sprayed the fans with cold water so they would . We all know this very incident right- The glue incident. Jaejoong said (on a TV show) that he texted Yoochun if he wanted to come out and got a reply asking who he was and why he was messaging Yoochun. To sasaeng fans, being recognized by idols is a good thing. Lastly, in the episode, as they reached the top of the tunnel, people around Yunho pulled him rather than using a machine, and this just proved that the artists' brotherhood is still solid and will always remain like that. All rights reserved. Reddit, Inc. 2023. A sasaeng was caught on camera out side the window during a filming for an official TV show. One boy group member took this to the next level and did what he needed to do to keep a sasaeng from invading his privacy. [21] The portrayal of sasaeng behavior in the media often attaches fear and stigma to selectively represented actions identified as problematic, including missing school and sleeping in internet cafes to meet with idols. FT Islandbroke into the dorms, took personal belongings and pooped by the emergency door near the members dorms. Changmin even once cried in the streets surrounded by stalker fans who would not leave him alone. Thankfully, member Sunny sense. 2PM is a 6 member boy group under JYP ent. THIS Former K-pop Idol is Now University Professor! But Why is GOT7 Trending? [21], K-pop boy bands TVXQ and JYJ have been particular targets of sasaeng attention, with reports of sasaeng fans tapping TVXQ band members' phones, breaking into the band's apartment, and poisoning member Yunho, who had to have his stomach pumped as a result. Band member Junsu said that sasaeng fans had tapped his private phone calls, installed GPS trackers on the band's cars, and broken into their private property. Kwak Keum Joo, a psychology professor at Seoul University describes it as an act of self display. SHINee Onew Net Worth 2023: How Rich Is 'O (Circle)' Singer? I'll show what blood writing is. Combine those two together and you get: someone who intrudes the private life of a celebrity. After the incident, Yunho has been afraid of taking a 'drink.' From Teens to Stars: Where is EXO Sehun's Close Friend Da Eun Now After Drifting Apart Cause of Jealous Fans? @kpop_archives in 2006, tvxq's yunho drank from a drink given to him by an anti and poisoned with super glue In 2006, TVXQ's Yunho faced a disastrous situation when an akgaes poisoned his. [10] In 2006, TVXQ member Yunho was taken to hospital after accepting a drink laced with glue from an apparent fan. After serving a jail term of 1 year, the fan resumed following the singer, ultimately assaulting him and breaking his nose. They shot her in the eye with a water gun. The members actually received psychological counselling for what they went through. But if I become sasaeng, they will recognize me. 5. Those accused will receive a mere fine of 100,000 won which is close to $89. While the number of incidents are too many to list down, here are a few of the more famous cases. He had to walk to the airport with the help of the staff. Archived post. Phones: Fans blocked service to TVXQ's phones and checked calls and contacts to see if any were girls. Deviant Behavior. The sasaeng rolled down her window and was not happy to be scolded by the idol. Some sellers also offer to sell the methods they use to obtain this information. Many countries have laws curtailing behavior characteristic of sasaeng fans. He checked up on her to make sure she was okay and kept his cool as he informed the fans that Girls' Generation would stop performing. As more people become educated and exposed to the nature of such fans, perhaps there could be an end to such toxic culture. Several Soompiers have shared their thoughts that no, theyre not and some have wondered how theyll think about their actions 5-10 years from now. Sasaengpaen or K-pop Fan? Kim Dong Wan revealed that he sprayed the fans with cold water so they would leave. Inspired by this post and as a fan of TVXQ I've decided to talk about the absolutely horrific and terrifying treatment TVXQ endured back in the day with sasaengs~. During the year of her debut, she became the victim of numerous anti-fans. [4] There are accounts of such fan behavior prior to the digital era from industry veterans and members of first generation K-pop groups such as H.O.T. As he did not consent to the kiss, their actions are considered sexual assault. All Rights Reserved. K-pop fan communities are working together to stop the culture of sasaengs by acting as whistle-blowers. She posted screenshots showing missed calls from strangers on Instagram, saying "Just let me sleep", and "This is not helping at all for both of us". Apparently a news reporter who covered TVXQ's sasaengs said "It's a wonder how TVXQ doesn't go insane." One fan was hit by a private taxi and Yunho tried to help her; this caused a bunch of other sasaengs to fake being hit or intentionally try to get hit afterward. As opportunities for fans to interact with celebrities were limited, people opted to become "Sukso fans", or sasaeng fans who stay outside a celebrity's house all night until they get to see their idol. Logically speaking, this is a crime. Please do not hack my account again. The list of crazy activities by sasaeng fans included: sneaking into their apartment and kissing them while they're asleep, saving menstrual blood to give the oppas as a present, stalking Junsu. Eun stated that he developed an addiction to video games, as he would stay at home out of fear of being accosted by crowds of fans. A majority of sasaeng fans are comprised of young teenage girls who still have a bright future ahead, but were misled into the wrong path. This culture is upsettingly still vastly present in this era today. The lady gave him an orange drink, and as an idol, it was an honor to receive something from a fan, though as he drank it, the trauma that hunted him up till now will be created. The member of the legendary second-generation pop Duo TVXQ Yunho, or also known as U-KNOW, is known for being one of the passionate artists under SM Entertainment along SHINee's Choi Minho and Super Junior's Siwon. Changmin then appears to begin arguing with the taxi driver, likely just as frustrated with him as he is with the sasaeng fans. "[56], The Minor Offences Act was revised in March 2013 to impose a fine of KRW 80,000 (about US$72 at the time) for a conviction of stalking. [45], In 2013, the members of band Exo collectively expressed their frustration, noting the unfair treatment suffered by "normal" fans often mistaken for sasaengs. The agency stated that these actions had breached band members' privacy.[48]. "Gifts": Menstrual blood, underwear, shitting on their doorstep, etc. Likewise, SM Entertainment is committed to protecting its artists from rumors spread on social media. During the seventh episode of his show "Analogue trip," along with Super Junior, that was released two months ago, they were set to overcome a tunnel during their stay in Indonesia. (G)I-DLE Yuqi Reflects on Self-Belief, Shares Main Goal For 2023: 'I'm not afraid of failure', Red Velvet Irene's Visuals Send Internet By Storm: 'Beauty that appears every thousand years'. [3], Although the term sasaeng was coined much later, the obsessive, disruptive fan behavior it designates emerged with the rise of K-pop idol groups and "fandoms" in the 1990s, as noted by local English-language newspaper Korea JoongAng Daily in 2001. The K-pop industry has not always been filled with sheer luxury or pleasure. Other groups like EXO, BTS, GOT7, 2PM, NCT to name a few have faced similar cases involving their crazy sasaeng fans. GDRAGONs brother wrote that he was scared because the fans waited in the parking basement and on the apartment floor where the Untitled 2014 singer family lived. When I walked faster, I heard his footsteps sped up behind me. [15] In 2017, Brave Entertainment, home of solo artist Samuel, dismissed two staff members for sasaeng fan activity that included following other artists and communicating personal information about Samuel.[16]. (G)I-DLE Shuhua Fashion: High Teen Styles Worth Copping For 'Queencard' Look! I quickly entered the password and got home and not much later, I heard someone trying to open our front door.. In South Korean culture, a sasaeng, or sasaeng fan , is an obsessive fan who stalks or engages in other behavior constituting an invasion of the privacy of Korean idols, drama actors or other public figures. One seller of such information tweeted: I have pretty much any idol's information. Or you've just rotted so much that your brain has rotten, too. Unfortunately, some fans cross personal boundaries and head right into the stalker fan category. EXO, BTS, NCT, Wanna One, Produce 101, etc. 1-14. The circled figure is Park Yoochun. Sasaeng fans paid exorbitant fees to taxi drivers to drive them around for the day and trail/blockade TVXQ's van. In South Korean media, the aspects of sasaeng culture are humanized and sometimes, twisted to become a topic of comedy. If in the 2000s most sasaeng activities were done physically, nowadays they can be annoying physically and online. "Are you insane? Nayeon (TWICE) This is one of the most recent and infamous cases of a sasaeng fan. A few years ago, a clip of Changmin dragging a sasaeng fan out of a taxi was spread online. Some private taxis hit and damaged the members' personal cars. At the height of their success in 2009/2010, they were plunged into chaos as 3 members (Jaejoong, Yoochun, Junsu) filed a lawsuit and split from the group. Im not saying we could be one of them but in the South Korea, dedication for their favourite celebrities go on a higher scale stalking, obtaining personal information and in some cases, trespassing into their homes. But with that level of fame came hordes of sasaengs, or obsessive stalker fans. She continued, I thought he mustve lived in the complex, but he continued to follow me. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. [22] JYJ band members addressed this incident at a press conference. There are also much shorter recordings of Yoochun and Junsu who respectively cuss out and plead with sasaengs. Many idols are not afraid to take a stand against theseSasaeng fans, and will often call them out for their behavior. Soon after that, a sasaeng fan sneaked on stage due to the lack of security monitoring the stage access. Heres to hoping they will be eradicated with each generation. [3], This need for individual recognition from idols has fueled some notable sasaeng acts. I only have you. Click here to see the video. He drank ten bottles of orange juice every day to overcome the panic he felt. Did You Know? Not only that, many of the accused are minors, meaning at most, they will only receive a warning and nothing more. It is easy to imagine how one could get frustrated with dealing with people following your every move and never having a moment of peace to yourself. NCT Jeno Confirmed As Ferragamo's 1st Male Global Ambassador. They also asked fans to respect the artists realm of privacy. Reddit, Inc. 2023. Sasaeng fans, sasaeng fans, sasaeng, fans.. are they really fans? From a high floor, the took photographs of the members on their own balcony. This time the idol fought back against the sasaeng. But there are moments where we might take our lovea bit too far. But that's not all. And we're not talking, like, people who try to book the same flight as Blackpink or something. JYJs Yoochunslapped Yoochuns face as he was trying to leave the hair salon. "Hallyu Tsunami: The Unstoppable (and Terrifying) Rise of K-Pop Fandom", "Sasaeng Stalkers (Part 1): K-pop fans turn to blood, poison for attention", "[ENTERTAINMENT] Fan Cults: Social Problem or Stress Reliever? But unfortunately, the country takes cases like these pretty lightly. "Private" taxis: There were on average 150 taxis following TVXQ around on any given day. SHINee Onew Net Worth 2023: How Rich Is 'O (Circle)' Singer? Not long after, the girl turned in herself, and claimed it as a "prank," not knowing that the idol will drink it. If I keep telling them, 'I am so-and-so. Here is a scary, insane peek at the crazy life of hardcore fans who do anything to meet their oppas. Bad thing, because that drink was mixed with strong chemical- which was glue. Fans send letters and gifts to their idols all . 10 K-pop Idols Dominating 2023 With Their Multi-million Dollar Empires: JY Park, G-Dragon, More. 1. JYP Entertainment, home to groups like Twice, GOT7 and Stray Kids announced their plans to take legal action for violation against their artists privacy. Its sad that this part of the fandom exists in the K-Pop world. 8. During this episode, Yunho has been noticeable for being quiet, and dizzy as they were in the abyss, not knowing that the darkness and the narrow space will trigger the idol's trauma. Perhaps, a little too much. [27] In 2015, Chanyeol of the band Exo wrote on Weibo that he was constantly followed by 20 fan vehicles during a visit to Shanghai. He passed out, and apparently he coughed blood. In 2006, TVXQ member Yunho was taken to hospital after accepting a drink laced with glue from an apparent fan. This post is huge so I'm going to stop, but there is a lot more I didn't include. Oh, I love K-pop too. He was rushed to the hospital and had to get his stomach pumped. However, it did not contain water; instead, it contained a mixture of soy sauce and vinegar. I think the last time I saw smth so intense was EXO early years. [30][31][32][33] In 2014, a fan unlawfully entered singer Seo Taiji's home, and was found sitting in the singer's car when police arrived. The usual. [29], Idols including Jung Yong-hwa of CNBLUE, Zico of Block B, Junho of 2PM, and Lay of Exo have reported incidents of sasaeng fans following them home or attempting to break in to their homes. Also f those sasaeng fans that hit Changmin and Jaejoong with rocks wtf you deserve to get scolded by the both of them, you followed them to the bathroom for heaven's sake! Said Yunho as he admitted he hasn't overcome a trauma caused by the incident where he almost died once due to an obsessed fan. Also f those sasaeng fans that hit Changmin and Jaejoong with rocks wtf you deserve to get scolded by the both of them, you followed them to the bathroom for heaven's sake! The 'sasaeng' fan took a quick snap of Kim Jaejoong whilst he was asleep and uploaded the photo online. Those that don't, basically what went down was a "fan" approached U-know Yunho and offered him a drink. The thing is, the behaviour of sasaeng fans itself, can be considered a psychological disorder. There's an old video circulating of Changmin opening a taxi door and violently dragging a woman out of the car - not saying his actions were excusable but you probably understand where he was coming from. Love is not when you invade someones privacy and spy on them. Yunho drank the juice and started vomiting blood and collapsed, leading him to be hospitalized for several days. Back in TVXQs peak of popularity in the early 2000s, they faced countless incidents that harmed them both physically and mentally. This culture is upsettingly still vastly. Big BangsG-Dragonblocked Big Bangs van in China. In 2006, Yunho once received a gift of orange juice drink from a fan, but after finishing the drink, Yunho vomited blood and passed out. It could be why, even after all these years, this problem has continued to progress without much changes as there is still no answer on how to fix this. [2] In 2012, audio of Yoochun and bandmate Jaejoong purportedly shouting at and hitting female fans was uploaded to an online message board. If I go to a concert, there are thousands of people attending, so the idol would not know who I am. [46], Entertainment companies have also addressed the issue of sasaeng fans and their activities. chase after the celebrity that they are stalking. Fans also BROKE Changmin's pinky finger at one point but I'm not sure how it happened. Pretty disturbing stuff. Here we tell you the most shocking stories of some K-pop 'sasaeng' fans. [34], In November 2009, a fan of boy group 2PM member Ok Taecyeon posted writing in blood, later reported to be menstrual blood, as proof of her adulation. Copyright 2023 KpopStarz.com. He did share that did bring him terror and is questioning if why does it have to happen to him, which causes him also to think of leaving the industry. But still, they need to be more firm and let the fans clearly know the dos and donts.. (G)I-DLE Shuhua Draws Flak for Her Blunt Attitude Was She Rude or Just Being Honest? The girls were put under intense protection from him, and a restraining order was filed against the stalker. For example, SNL Korea produced a segment starring boy group SHINEE in a skit which described the life of a sasaeng fan. Yunho shared that he had received messages from sasaengs of pictures of common items in their dorm. NCT Jeno Confirmed As Ferragamo's 1st Male Global Ambassador. Big Hit Entertainment shared a blacklist of sasaeng fans containing their social media IDs and details of violations, as a means to protect their artists. From being harassed by fans, photographs of the members sleeping in their dorms being leaked across. Sasaeng fan identity and personality is often represented in mass and social media using terms that carry negative connotations and express extremes, such as "crazed", "obsessive", "maniac", "abnormal", "unlikable", "antisocial", "psychotic", "unstable", "sociopathic", "deranged", "hostile", and "disturbing". Meanwhile, Yunho, as the years passed, overcome little by little his trauma with the help of his co-member Changmin, as well as Super Junior, who is always on his side. One of the worst things sasaengs did was profit off the boys illegally. In the present world of K-pop, things are slowly changing in terms of how sasaengs are treated. Girls Generations Jessicacreeped into Girls Generations security-enabled apartment complex. (G)I-DLE Yuqi Reflects on Self-Belief, Shares Main Goal For 2023: 'I'm not afraid of failure', Red Velvet Irene's Visuals Send Internet By Storm: 'Beauty that appears every thousand years'. The sasaeng fan thought that he would remember her that way. One thing that fans really remember is the TVXQ group. He ended up buying flight information to be with her. It requires courage and this could upset some fans. Most of the things listed in this post happened before 2010. Si Won posted afterwards, Real love is when you understand the person and are caring.
June's Journey Sweep The Board Scenes February 2022, Google-java Formatter, Automatic Cable Tester, How To Connect To Redshift Using Mysql Workbench, How To Define Constants In Python, How Many Calories Does A Great White Shark Eat, Polytechnic Result 2022 Ts Link, Youth Soccer Centennial, Co, How To Scare Someone Who Stole From You, Slovakia Military Rank 2022, Hyundai Venue Green For Sale,