[Focusing on Y] Criminals with masks called fan sentiment...The shadow of the illegitimate fan cast over the death of the late Song Jae-rim.

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Suspicions have been raised about Japanese sasaeng fans who have been continuously harassing him while he was alive amid the sad news of the late Song Jae-rim's death. Along with the popularity of K-content, criminal acts by overseas fans are also on the rise.

Song Jae-rim was found dead at her home in Seongdong-gu, Seoul on the 12th. It is reported that a friend who made a lunch appointment found Song Jae-rim dead while visiting Song Jae-rim's residence and reported it to the police.

Since then, the fact that Japanese sketch fans, centered on online communities and SNS, have persistently plagued him has spread. In particular, it is known that even Song Jae-rim's acquaintances publicly criticized him and continued to distribute posts related to his personal information and privacy.

The damage to the fans who violate the privacy of the stars is getting serious. In particular, as the popularity of K-content abroad increases, the damage of sasaeng fans regardless of nationality is increasing.

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Cases of illegitimate fan damage suffered by K-pop idols are already widely known. There are also sasaeng fans who posted a post saying they would sell EXO members' underwear to try to kiss Kim Jae-joong, who was sleeping after sneaking into the house.

In addition, TWICE Nayeon sustained stalking damage to a German nationality man. He also appeared on TWICE member's live to ask Nayeon to meet him, and attempted to approach him on the same plane as Twice.

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BTS also suffered considerable damage related to the sasaeng fan. V was in trouble because his passport information containing sensitive personal information was leaked, and Jungkook expressed his displeasure with the delivery of food he didn't even order to his home.

The behavior of these illegitimate fans is a clear crime, and despite the agency's strong response, the stars are suffering from extreme stress and anxiety. A more serious problem is that these actions can eventually lead to tragic events.

Now, it is difficult to dismiss the illegitimate fan problem as a personal deviation of some malicious fans. It seems urgent to improve a strong system, such as strengthening legal punishment.

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