THE BOYZ and their fans are facing a serious situation after member Sunwoo was attacked by a sasaeng fan, with the group’s agency, IST Entertainment, promising a “zero-tolerance” approach to all illegal actions.

On November 14, IST Entertainment released a statement addressing the increasing invasion of THE BOYZ members’ privacy and threats to their safety. The agency shared that there have been repeated cases of fans trespassing at places like the company building, stores, and even the members' dorms. They mentioned that sasaengs have been intruding on members' private schedules, spreading rumors, taking unwanted photos and videos at public places like airports, following their cars, and even illegally accessing personal information to contact them.

This behavior has been causing serious stress for the members and affecting their families and close friends as well.

According to IST, on the 9th, Sunwoo was assaulted multiple times by a sasaeng while he was handling the matter with the police. The person involved was arrested for trespassing and assault and is now under investigation.

After the incident, Sunwoo and his team went to a nearby hospital for treatment, with the agency making sure he is receiving all the care he needs.

Adding to the concerning news, IST also reported that a tracking device was found on one of the members' cars, and that someone had damaged the tire of another vehicle. They managed to respond quickly before any harm came to the artists during their schedules.

The agency has filed a police report and secured CCTV footage, emphasizing that these acts are illegal and cause serious harm to the artists and their team. IST stated, “We will strictly respond to any privacy invasions and illegal acts, following our zero-tolerance policy.”

Meanwhile, THE BOYZ recently returned with their ninth mini-album, Phantasy: PANDORA’S BOX, which sold over 500,000 copies in its first week. The album even topped iTunes charts in 12 countries, including Thailand, UAE, Russia, and Hong Kong, showing their growing international popularity.

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BTS's Jin continues to shine bright with his massive popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the MY1PICK weekly rankings for an impressive 43 consecutive weeks!

In the MY1PICK K-POP Individual Category Weekly Ranking for the third week of December (December 16–22), Jin earned a massive 6,154,905 hearts, keeping his position at the top. From the 5th week of February to the 3rd week of December, Jin has been unbeatable in the weekly rankings, proving he has an enormous fanbase and global influence.

But Jin’s achievements don’t stop there. In November, he dominated the K-POP Individual Category Monthly Ranking, topping it with 25,452,283 hearts. He has held the No. 1 spot for 11 months straight, from January to November, showing his continuous popularity throughout the year.

Jin also claimed victory in the One Pick Chart’s “November Monthly Chart K-POP (Solo)” category, holding the No. 1 position for 8 months in a row, from April to November. On top of that, he won the 2024 Season Chart K-POP (SOLO) for both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, making him the best One Pick star of the season.

The Season Chart awards honor artists who have consistently earned love from fans, with a physical trophy given to the top artist. Jin’s back-to-back victories solidify his place as one of the most beloved stars in K-pop.

Jin’s fan power doesn’t end with rankings. He’s also triumphed in numerous themed votes, taking first place in categories like “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of,” “Star You Want to See First Pitch at a Baseball Game,” “Best Cooking Genius Idol,” “Star Who Would Be the Best Child,” and “Star You Would Fall in Love With at First Sight.” His reward advertisement for the “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of” vote began airing on December 26 and can be seen at Yeoksam Station until December 30.

Meanwhile, Jin’s first solo album Happy was released on November 15 and quickly became a global hit, showcasing his talents as a solo artist. He held a special showcase, Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage, on November 16 and 17, where fans were captivated by his beautiful vocals and flawless live performance.

Jin has also been keeping busy with appearances on popular variety shows like Salon Drip 2, Neighborhood Star K4, and Limousine Service. He’s also appeared on famous American talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Japan’s top music program Venue 101, where he impressed fans with his humor and solid live performances. His reputation as the “Vocal King” and “Live King” is stronger than ever!

As if that wasn't enough, Jin is also gaining attention globally for singing the main theme song for the new tvN drama Ask the Stars. Jin's talents continue to wow the world, and it's clear he's not slowing down anytime soon!

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