The talk about sasaengs has always been loud in the K-pop world. Many fans feel angry and want agencies to protect their favourite idols from these followers.
At the 2026 American Music Awards, online users claimed that a known stalker of BTS member Jungkook was sitting in the crowd. She was reportedly recording him, and the singer seemed to notice and visibly looked unhappy. This moment created a stir online. Read on!
BTS won major awards like Song of the Summer, Artist of the Year, and Best male K-pop artist at the American Music Awards 2026. They opened the night with a pre-recorded performance on 'Hooligan'. However, a moment from the event made rounds and changed the atmosphere. In the clips, Jungkook looked restless while standing on stage with his members.
Sharp-eyed fans quickly noticed something wrong. They believed Jungkook had spotted his stalker in the audience. The woman used to run a popular fansite named Headliner. She is now in her forties and has been accused of following him since he was a teenager. Reports say she travelled to different countries, booked the same flights, and took secret photos, especially at airports, which broke the rules set by the K-pop idol's agency.
In 2019, leaked chat messages reportedly showed her sending scary messages to Jungkook. BigHit Music then blacklisted her fansite. Still, many fans claim she keeps showing up at events and sharing new content.
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Sneha Ghorai
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