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 member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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