BTS fan who rang Jungkook’s doorbell 133 times in two months faces deportation

BTS × About group BTS BTS (방탄소년단) is a South Korean K-pop group formed by BigHit Music and debuted on June 13, 2013. The group consists of seven members: RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. Known for their powerful performances, meaningful lyrics, and strong connection with fans, BTS has become one of the most successful and influential music groups in the world. Their music explores themes such as youth, self-discovery, mental health, love, and personal growth, helping them build a dedicated global fanbase known as ARMY. Since their debut, BTS has achieved record-breaking success across the global music industry with hit songs such as “Dynamite,” “Butter,” “Spring Day,” “Boy With Luv,” and “Fake Love.” The group has earned numerous awards, topped charts in multiple countries, sold millions of albums, and helped introduce K-pop to a broader international audience. Through their artistry, cultural Tap again to view profile → Close ' Jungkook × Artist bio Jungkook Real name: Jeon Jung-kookPosition: Main Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Center, MaknaeNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1997-09-01Birthplace: Busan, South Korea Main vocalist and maknae of BTS. Jungkook is the Golden Maknae, gifted in many areas and naturally competitive, but also shy, loyal, and affectionate toward the group and fans. Tap again to view profile → Close [https://www.nme.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BTS-Jungkook-Photo-by-The-Chosunilbo-JNS_Imazins-via-Getty-Images.jpg]

A BTS fan who rung the doorbell of the band’s Jungkook 133 times has been told they may face deportation after the incident. 

* READ MORE: BTS live in Goyang: connection and identity rule in this spectacular stadium show

The Brazilian woman, who has not been identified, received a suspended prison term for repeatedly visiting Jungkook’s house despite warnings to stay away.

The woman first started stalking Jungkook in December 2025 and tried to leave letters and photographs at his doorstop “out of love”, she claimed.

This week, a district court in Seoul sentenced the woman to one year in prison, suspended for two years. The woman is also expected to be deported from South Korea. This could be overturned if she successfully appeals the verdict.

The woman is said to have first visited the star’s property in December last year, where, according to court documents, she loitered before throwing items over the wall and letters through gaps in the door (as per BBC). 

Just days later, she visited again where she is said to have rung the doorbell 133 times, which the court said showed an “extreme level of obsession”.

The woman was then arrested on December 13 after following a food delivery worker to enter the property through a side gate. The woman was released the next day following a warning to not visit the property again.

BTS concert Goyang Stadium Arirang World Tour [https://www.nme.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/bts-concert-review-goyang-stadium-arirang-world-tour-credit-big-hit-hybe@2000x1270.jpg]BTS perform at Goyang Stadium on the ‘Arirang’ world tour on April 11, 2026. Credit: Big Hit Music/HYBE

However, this was ignored and further visits continued, something that led police to issue an emergency order that banned her from coming within a hundred metres of the property. In total, the woman is alleged to have visited the property 22 times. 

When that also failed, police referred her to prosecutors this February.  

In other BTS news, the band returned to Busan earlier this month for a two-night stadium concert celebrating their debut anniversary week.

The group hosted ‘BTS World Tour ‘Arirang’ In Busan’ at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in back-to-back performances on Friday and Saturday night (June 12 and 13), marking their first performance in Busan in more than three years.

Following their 2022 concert ‘Yet to Come in BUSAN’, the two concerts this weekend held deep emotional weight for the group, given they were held in the last venue they performed in before mandatory military service forced them into a temporary hiatus.

As well as that, the second night coincided with their official debut anniversary on June 13, something they celebrated with a massive audience of over 110,000 over the two-night run in Busan.

The homecoming performances come after the band played over 20 shows across seven cities, since the launch of their tour in April, and saw the world premiere of ‘NORMAL (Korean Ver.)’, the Korean rendition of the original track heard on their latest chart-topping album ‘ARIRANG’.

The setlist saw them sail through tracks inspired by the city with ‘Paldogangsan’ and ‘Ma City’ played on the first day, which was followed by tracks like ‘Ddaeng’, ‘Dimple’ and ‘Magic Shop’ on the second night.

Earlier this year, BTS kicked off their huge 2026 and 2027 world tour at Goyang Stadium in South Korea, and broke out tracks from ‘ARIRANG’ for the first time. That gig saw them debut ‘Body to Body’, ‘Hooligan’, ‘2.0’, and ‘Like Animals’, with RM × Artist bio RM Real name: Kim Nam-joonPosition: Leader, Main RapperNationality: South KoreanBirthday: 1994-09-12Birthplace: Ilsan-gu, Goyang, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea Leader and main rapper of BTS. RM is a thoughtful, introspective leader known for calm guidance, honesty, and a strong sense of responsibility for BTS’s music and message. Tap again to view profile → Close performing seated for much of the set after spraining his ankle in rehearsals.

NME caught the show with Rhian Daly writing: “Throughout, it’s clear that they’re still as committed to BTS as before their enforced break for military service, RM referring to decisions they’ve made so they “can keep doing this for a long time”.

“It’s a sentiment that makes the fireworks-heavy final song, ‘Into The Sun’, feel beautifully optimistic – this might be the end of the show, but BTS’ moment in the sun is far from over.”

The current run of shows are the first tour dates from the K-Pop giants in three years and will see them cover 34 regions with 79 live shows, marking their biggest tour yet. Before kicking off, they held a free concert in Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, which was livestreamed to over 190 countries on Netflix and welcomed roughly 104,000 fans – breaking the record for the largest-ever public concert in South Korea.

There are currently only two UK dates on the group’s 2026/27 itinerary, taking place in London on July 6 and 7, 2026.

Other dates include more slots in North America, Asia and Australia, set for later in 2026 and early 2027. Find all ticket information here, UK tickets here, and international tickets here.

‘ARIRANG’ was given a four-star review from NME, which read: “Much of ‘ARIRANG’ negotiates polar ideas – BTS as heroes or normal people, the buzz of the spotlight and the hush of their private worlds, longing for the euphoric parts of life to continue versus wanting to get off of the ride.”

Since it dropped, BTS have unveiled a surprise hidden ‘ARIRANG‘ track, and NME has created what it considers to be the “dream BTS setlist”. Check it out here.

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