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South Korea plans to deport Brazilian woman who stalked BTS star Jungkook

A Brazilian woman received a one-year prison sentence, suspended for two years, for stalking Jung Kook of BTS. She rang his doorbell 133 times. Now, she could face deportation from South Korea unless she manages to appeal the ruling, which has sparked worries about celebrity safety in the nation.

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Jun 23, 2026 · 1 min read · 7 views
South Korea plans to deport Brazilian woman who stalked BTS star Jungkook

Key Takeaways

  • The woman rang Jung Kook's doorbell 133 times during her stalking incidents.
  • She began her stalking behavior on December 7, 2022, loitering and throwing items over the wall.
  • Despite a police order to stay 100 meters away, she visited Jungkook's home 22 times.
  • The court sentenced her to one year in prison, suspended for two years, due to low re-offending risk.
  • This follows a June 2022 incident where a Chinese woman attempted to break into Jung Kook's home.

Brazilian woman could be deported from South Korea after getting a suspended prison sentence for stalking Jung Kook from K-pop sensation BTS. Seoul's district court found her guilty of showing up at his home repeatedly,even ringing his doorbell 133 times in a single incident .

Her identity's under wraps,but she started this in December 2022. First visit to Jungkook's place? December 7. Lurking around, tossing stuff over his wall,trying to deliver love letters and photos to 28-year-old star.

December 13,she followed a food delivery guy through a side gate and got caught. Released next day with warning to stay away. Ignored it. Kept coming back. Police banned her from getting within 100 meters but she still showed up — 22 times in total.

Judge handed down a one-year prison term, suspended for two years,citing low re-offending risk. But deportation's on table unless she appeals successfully .

Back in June 2022, a Chinese woman tried breaking into Jungkook's place just after his military service. Raises questions about celeb safety in South Korea's intense fan culture…

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