A Brazilian woman may face deportation from South Korea after being convicted of repeatedly stalking BTS member Jungkook, including ringing his doorbell 133 times during one visit, according to court proceedings reported by the Seoul District Court.
Court Sentencing and Charges
The woman, who has not been publicly identified, was sentenced to one year in prison, suspended for two years, after breaching multiple warnings and visiting the K-pop star’s home around 22 times over a two-month period. According to court details cited in South Korean media, the incidents began in December last year when she first arrived at Jungkook’s residence in Seoul.
She allegedly loitered outside the property, threw items over the wall, and left letters and photographs, claiming her actions were “out of love.” On a later visit, she rang the doorbell 133 times in a single incident, which the court described as showing an “extreme level of obsession.”
Arrest and Restraining Order
Despite being arrested on December 13 after following a delivery worker into the property, she was released with a warning but continued to return. Police later issued an emergency restraining order preventing her from approaching within 100 metres of the home. However, authorities said she ignored the order, prompting further investigation and prosecution in February.
The court heard she ignored repeated warnings and continued visiting the property, leading to charges of stalking and harassment. A judge noted mitigating factors in sentencing, including a finding that her risk of re-offending was “not significant.”
Deportation and Previous Incidents
Authorities have indicated she could be deported unless she successfully appeals the ruling. The case follows previous stalking incidents targeting Jungkook, including a separate arrest in Seoul involving an attempted break-in shortly after his military service.
