NCT Renjun’s Encounter with Persistent Sasaeng Fan

Renjun from NCT has once again bravely addressed the issue of sasaeng fans violating his privacy. The singer, who is known for speaking out against obsessive fans, recently used social media to bring attention to a disturbing incident involving a persistent caller.

“Stop calling me. I am revealing this person’s phone number,”Renjun wrote on Bubble, as he shared the number of a sasaeng fan who had been repeatedly contacting him.

renjun calling out a sasaeng on bubble :(( pic.twitter.com/Po4Zls5IUR

— erni.🤪 (@_renjxn) June 20, 2024

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renjun calling out a sasaeng on bubble :(( pic.twitter.com/Po4Zls5IUR

— erni.🤪 (@_renjxn) June 20, 2024

Within the realm of K-Pop, sasaengs are notorious for their extreme fixation, frequently breaching boundaries by invading the private lives of idols.

“A sasaeng is an obsessive fan who acts in ways that invade the privacy of Korean idols, drama actors, or other celebrities,”explained Renjun, shedding light on the troubling behavior that many idols endure.

Renjun’s bold move triggered a flurry of responses on the internet, as netizens praised his bravery but also denounced the entertainment industry for not adequately safeguarding its idols.

it’s ridiculous how renjun, who’s on a hiatus for health reasons, has to reveal the sasaeng numbers on his own platform and defend himself because sm could not and has never taken action to protect his privacy and wellbeing 🙃

— arika ♡ (@renjeonah) June 20, 2024

“Netizens praised Renjun for his actions but also hit back at SM Entertainment for not doing their job by protecting their idols’ privacy,”observed a prominent K-Pop commentator.

Hello SM,Please be more protective of your artist. Quickly give the sasaeng or the disturber the proper punishment, the safety and comfort of the artist is the number one priority.@SMTOWNGLOBAL #SM_PROTECT_RENJUN #PROTECT_RENJUN #SMTakeActionForRENJUN pic.twitter.com/4weJ51qfJ0

— I am Bobo🍿️ (@POPCORNBOBO323) June 20, 2024

renjun revealing another sasaeng’s number:) @SMTOWNGLOBAL pls do your job pic.twitter.com/ACUS5klF4B

— renjun best boy ✩ (@fairyissabey) June 20, 2024

you mentioned this on the official announcement of renjun’s hiatus, yet two months in, he is still experiencing hate and invasion of privacy.are you even doing anything at all? @SMTOWNGLOBAL #SMTakeActionForRENJUN pic.twitter.com/5I9xyHLo2b

— arika ♡ (@renjeonah) June 20, 2024

Despite ongoing struggles for privacy among K-Pop idols due to incidents of sasaeng behavior, Renjun’s bold actions serve as a reminder of the persistent issue.

Despite the support from fans for idols like Renjun, who take matters into their own hands, there is still a demand for entertainment agencies to implement stronger measures to protect their artists.

Recently, Renjun from NCT Dream revealed a sasaeng’s account on platform X after the individual attempted to unlawfully reveal personal information about him and his group.

Renjun took swift action by informing fans on the Bubble platform after discovering that a sasaeng had obtained and was attempting to profit from personal details such as phone numbers and schedules of idols. As a result of mass reporting, the sasaeng’s account was suspended within minutes. Sasaengs are notorious for their invasive behavior towards idols, and their actions of obtaining and selling personal information are widely condemned.

This event serves as a reminder of the persistent problem of privacy breaches in the K-pop sector, sparking conversations about implementing stronger safeguards for idols.