A Brazilian woman who repeatedly visited the home of BTS member Jungkook and even trespassed into his residence has been given a suspended prison sentence in her first trial.
The Seoul Western District Court sentenced the woman, identified as A, to one year in prison, suspended for two years, on charges of violating the Stalking Punishment Act and trespassing.
A was indicted for stalking Jungkook 22 times between December 7 and December 28 of last year at his residence in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. Her actions included ringing his doorbell, loitering around his home, and leaving items behind.
Investigations revealed that on December 13, she entered the building through a side door that had been left open for a food delivery worker.
A did not stop her behavior even after being apprehended as a flagrant offender and subsequently released.
Despite receiving an emergency restraining order from the police that prohibited her from approaching Jungkook or his residence within 100 meters, she returned to his home to leave photos and printed materials, continuing her stalking.
The court stated, "The defendant continued to commit stalking crimes even after being arrested as a flagrant offender and released with a warning to stay away," adding, "The victim wishes for the defendant to be strictly punished."
However, the court also took into account that A appeared to have committed the acts to express her feelings toward Jungkook, had no intention of causing him harm, and did not enter his private living quarters.
In addition, the court considered that A had been detained for approximately three months during the proceedings and that she is expected to be deported upon the finalization of the ruling, which lowers the risk of recidivism, leading to the decision to suspend her prison sentence.
Reported by Jung Da-eun | Video by Kim Na-on | Graphics by Yook Do-hyun | Produced by SBS Digital News
※ Please note: This article was translated by AI and may contain errors.
Brazilian Woman Receives Suspended Sentence for Stalking BTS Member Jungkook
By Jung Da-eun | Jun 23, 2026
