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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BIGBANG’s G-Dragon spilled a hilarious story about his first time meeting Jo Se Ho!

On the March 9 episode of MBC’s Good Day, G-Dragon revealed that he first encountered Jo Se Ho at a luxury brand store.

During the show, Defconn curiously asked, “How did you two first meet? Was it all set up or what?”

Jo Se Ho confidently answered, “I first met Jiyong at an event where he was doing a collaboration.” But G-Dragon had a completely different memory!

“Hyung, your memory is different from mine,” G-Dragon said, making everyone curious. He then explained, “When I was still a rookie, I went to a luxury store with Taeyang. At the checkout counter, there was this guy holding four or five shopping bags."

He added, "Taeyang and I were looking at him, thinking, ‘Who is that?’ And it turned out to be ‘Cabbage’ (Yangbaechu),” he said, cracking everyone up.

G-Dragon quickly clarified, “Not Se Ho hyung—Yangbaechu.” Hearing this, Defconn and Hong Jin Kyung burst out laughing.

They teased Jo Se Ho, joking, “That’s the kind of store where even BIGBANG members get nervous,” and “What kind of life have you been living? You’re living way beyond your means!”

Meanwhile, Good Day airs every Sunday at 9:10 PM KST on MBC. ?

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