BTS's Jungkook faces home break-in attempt just hours after military discharge

Al Bawaba

13-06-2025

ALBAWABA - BTS star Jungkook targeted in break-in after military return.
In a troubling event, the police detained a woman who attempted to break into the home of BTS singer Jungkook in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, on the same day that he returned from his military service. This incident caused significant anxiety among fans of K-pop.
At approximately 11:20 p.m. Korean Standard Time (KST) on June 11, a neighbor observed a woman tapping on the electronic license plate that was attached to Jungkook's door. This led to the incident being reported on Saturday, June 12.
(L-R) Jungkook and Jimin of K-pop supergroup BTS (Photo by ANTHONY WALLACE / AFP)
According to a statement released by the Yongsan Police Station, the woman, who is a Chinese national that is in her thirties, was taken into custody without delay for the crime of attempted trespassing, and further investigation is still ongoing.
The timing of the event, which occurred on the same day that Jungkook was discharged from the military, is another factor that contributes to the unsettling nature of the situation. He had been a member of the 5th Army Artillery Brigade since December 2023, and he was released with the rank of sergeant shortly after his service ended. The incident surprised the public and sparked fears for his safety, especially considering that it is unknown whether he was at home at the time. Even though the K-pop star's followers were celebrating his return to civilian life, the public was shocked by the incident.
The police are continuing their inquiries into the woman's reasons for attempting to break into the building. The investigation is also looking into whether or not she had attempted to get in touch with Jungkook in the past or had been following him in a suspicious manner. Authorities have not confirmed if this was part of a larger scheme or an isolated act.
Fans expressed their anxiety for Jungkook and demanded that entertainment organizations take better security measures to protect artists, given the frequent occurrences of break-ins at celebrity houses in South Korea. After the news surfaced, a wave of concern and sympathy raced across social media, with fans expressing their concern and sympathy for Jungkook.