
A male sasaeng fan in his 20s is facing legal consequences after secretly breaking into NewJeans’ former dorm multiple times — and even stealing personal belongings from the popular girl group.
According to the Seoul Western District Prosecutors’ Office, the man, referred to as Mr. A, was officially indicted without detention on April 25 for trespassing and theft. Authorities revealed that Mr. A had entered NewJeans’ dorm located in Yongsan District, Seoul, on December 21, 2023, and took items such as a clothes hanger and a banner.
It was discovered that this wasn’t his first break-in. Just three days earlier, he had already entered the dorm once when the door was found unlocked. At the time, he didn’t take anything — but returned days later to steal.
Police say Mr. A knew what he was doing and entered the residence without permission. Fortunately, it was also reported that NewJeans had already moved out of the dorm in December 2023, just one month after their contract with ADOR ended.
This isn’t the first time NewJeans’ safety has been threatened. Back in August 2023, a disturbing post appeared on an online forum threatening a terror attack at the group’s dorm. The anonymous poster even mentioned finding the room number next time — sparking public concern over the members’ safety.
Authorities have not confirmed if the person behind the threatening post is the same as Mr. A, but fans are demanding stronger protections for idols.
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