Why is BTS’ Jungkook’s meeting with a Turkish fan controversial?

Jungkook was reportedly approached by a Turkish fan in Korea, who later shared a photo and video online. While some fans were happy for her, others raised concerns about whether the interaction happened near his home and crossed privacy boundaries.

Did Jungkook say he was stalked that night?

During a livestream prior to its deletion, Jungkook briefly mentioned feeling like he had been followed before reaching home. This comment led some ARMY to connect it to the viral fan interaction, though no direct confirmation was made.

Was the Turkish fan confirmed to be a sasaeng?

No official confirmation suggests she was a sasaeng. The fan publicly denied stalking Jungkook, stating she did not know where he lived and had apologised before approaching him. The situation remains based on online speculation.

BTS’ Jungkook Meets Fan Near Home? ARMY Debates Privacy Violation Claims

A viral fan photo with Jungkook had ARMY questioning privacy, safety, and boundaries.

By Sasha Shinde Updated February 26, 2026 2:18 PM

BTS’ Jungkook Meets Fan Near Home? ARMY Debates Privacy Violation Claims

BTS’ Jungkook has been in the headlines for his candid and emotive livestream on Weverse. However, a fan’s interaction with the superstar has also grabbed the public’s attention. After apparently crossing paths with him on the road, the Turkish individual has been criticised by a section of fans, while others were excited on her behalf. Read all about why ARMY is so divided on how the fan met Jungkook below!

BTS’ Jungkook Meets Turkish Fan While X Users Cry Foul

Right before his recently deleted candid live, the fan posted a photograph and a short video with BTS’ Jungkook. Initially, fans responded positively. Users on X (formerly known as Twitter) expressed happiness for her. Some others also admitted to jealousy, ultimately congratulating the fan. Soon, however, the tide turned against her.

Wdym a Turkish army met jk out of no where in korea 😭😭

— Soju⁷ (@Arirang_era) February 26, 2026

Certain fans mentioned that Jungkook briefly mentioned that he had been stalked right before he reached home. This turned the interaction into a possible privacy violation. Although the BTS member seemed cordial and friendly in the video she posted, the idea that he was uncomfortable displeased ARMYs.

“a fan met jungkook” lol that person was outside his house wtf

— dea⁷ (@anddaeng__) February 25, 2026

Nah bro she def a stalker. No way you bumped into Jungkook coz his house is literally right there. You were probably following him or waiting for him to get home. This is creepy. https://t.co/hKzoJ2yIVB

— Falling_Starlight_25 (@ZEROBASEONE25) February 25, 2026

Others defended the fan, saying that the ‘3D’ singer did not look uncomfortable and even agreed to take a picture and video with them. Eventually, the fan, apparently user sasosmi777 on X (Instagram now deleted), clarified that she wasn’t a sasaeng stalker. In fact, she said she had no idea where BTS’ Jungkook lived. Reiterating that she apologised for approaching him and offered to leave, the individual said he seemed happy to meet a fan.

I AM THE TURKISH ARMY WHO MET JUNGKOOK. my ig is sasosmi. i just opened this acc to make it clear.and i wont answer anything here bc i know myself. jungkook was happy to meet ARMY. so i dont claim bad comments about me. I appreciate army that support me#jk #bts #jungkook #army pic.twitter.com/h4QAW9MBmL

— sasosmi (@sasosmi777) February 25, 2026

Also Read: Furious ARMYs Demand HYBE To Protect BTS Jungkook Amid Privacy Invasion Wave!

so that peruvian army who “casually met jungkook” is not only a stalker but called him an alcoholic just because jungkook refused to take a photo with her cause he smelled like alcohol. she didn’t deserve to meet him i’m so mad pic.twitter.com/bY58tR0A5Q

— mar ⊙⊝⊜ (@marmkive) February 26, 2026

In a separate incident, a person allegedly met Jungkook several times in one night. This individual, supposedly Peruvian, was miffed when he refused to take pictures and took to her social media (now deleted) to call him hateful names. Some online users confused the two, even though it is unclear if the Turkish fan was stalking him or not.

Also Read: BTS’ Jungkook Says He Quit Smoking On Livestream, Fans Defend His Honesty

First Published: February 26, 2026 2:18 PM

Sasha Shinde

Sasha is a Content Writer with experience covering K-pop, K-dramas, and more. She enjoys analysing and decoding music videos, movies, and series for work. Outside work, she can be found sampling Asian food, attempting to tackle her exhaustive reading list, or scrolling on Instagram till she blends with the couch.