A woman in her 40s who broke into BTS member Jungkook’s residence parking garage has been officially sent to prosecution, authorities confirmed on October 22.
According to the Yongsan Police Department, the woman — identified only as A, a Korean national — was referred to the prosecution on charges of trespassing and violating the Stalking Punishment Act.
Late-Night Intrusion at Jungkook’s Residence
The incident occurred on August 30 around 11:20 p.m., when A entered the parking garage of Jungkook’s home in Yongsan, Seoul, without permission.
Police responded immediately after receiving a report of the intrusion and arrested A at the scene in the act.
Prosecutors are now reviewing the case for formal indictment.
Chinese Woman Who Attempted Break-In Received Leniency
In a related case, another woman — a Chinese national in her 30s — who attempted to enter Jungkook’s home earlier this year, has been given a suspended indictment (non-prosecution).
The Seoul Western District Prosecutors’ Office stated that while her trespassing attempt was confirmed, the act was unsuccessful and she had already left the country, meaning the risk of reoffending was considered low.
A suspended indictment is a legal decision acknowledging a crime but choosing not to proceed to trial due to mitigating circumstances.
The woman was previously caught by police in June, shortly after Jungkook’s military discharge, when she was seen entering his apartment complex and repeatedly pressing his door lock code.
When questioned, she reportedly told police:
“I came to Korea to see Jungkook after he was discharged.”
She was released without detention and referred to prosecutors in August.
Growing Concern Over Celebrity Stalking Cases
The two incidents have renewed public concern about celebrity privacy and stalking crimes in Korea, particularly involving K-pop stars.
Fans expressed both relief that Jungkook was not harmed and frustration that such cases continue to occur despite recent legal efforts to protect public figures from harassment and intrusion.
Authorities have urged the public to respect personal boundaries and reminded that trespassing on private property is a criminal offense punishable by law.