Sasaeng fans followed Jaejoong everywhere and even waited for him at home. Photo: Kim JaeJoong/Instagram
Fans’ parasocial relationships with their favourite K-pop idols can take a dark turn and result in dangerous and disturbing incidents.
There have been reports of multiple cases involving idols being victims of stalking, harassment and even break-ins, which are carried out by sasaengs – a South Korean term for overly obsessive fans who engage in behaviours that invade celebrities’ privacy.
