Trigger Warning: This article contains references to stalking, reader discretion is advised.Last year, it was reported that a Brazilian woman was chasing the youngest member of BTS, Jungkook. It is reported that he repeatedly rang her doorbell and tried to enter her home. However, authorities were called to the scene and he was taken into custody before the matter could escalate. Now, according to the latest update on the case, the woman will officially receive a suspended sentence for her actions.
The Brazilian woman who pushed Jungkook to get a suspended sentence
According to a report shared by Mail Business, the woman will receive a suspended sentence for pushing Jungkook, ringing his doorbell at least 113 times and even trying to leave letters and photographs on his door. A district court in Seoul formally handed down a sentence that required him to serve at least 1 year in prison, with the remaining two years facing a strict suspension.A legal committee was held on June 22, which ruled on the appropriate punishment for the woman, who has not yet been identified to the public. He has been charged with violating the Stalking Penalty Act. The woman also faces deportation from South Korea, unless she contests the verdict and files for an appeal.
More details about the case
It is reported that the woman first visited Jungkook’s property in Seoul on December 7 last year. He stayed around the area for hours, throwing things around the area, even jamming letters on the door. He returned the next day and rang her doorbell approximately 113 times.On December 13, authorities detained him after he followed a food delivery worker and tried to re-enter the property through a side gate. The next day he was released with a warning not to repeat his actions.However, he continued to visit his property, prompting the authorities to take strict action. He was then banned from staying within 100 meters of the idol’s house. In February, Jungkook was referred to prosecutors after continued attempts to visit him.The stalking case isn’t the only one Jungkook has faced. Last year, a woman of Chinese descent was arrested after trying to enter his property to visit him. The incident happened hours after he was discharged from official military service.Last month, it was also reported that a 40-year-old Chinese national had been extradited for running a multi-million dollar hacking ring. One of his targets was BTS member Jungkook. The man was accused of stealing about 38 billion KRW. In an attempt to target the idol, the hacker attempted to transfer 8.4 billion KRW worth of shares from his account to his management agency. However, the agency stopped the transaction at that time.Disclaimer: Information in this report is based on legal hearings reported by third-party sources. The details provided represent allegations made by the parties involved and are not proven facts. The case is ongoing, the final decision has not been made. The publication does not claim that the allegations are true.
