BTS member Jungkook surprised everyone with his sudden livestream last December 18 while he was still in the middle of his military service.
He even showed ARMYs around his new home, showing them a lavish room complete with a bar, karaoke machine, and other amenities.
During the surprise livestream, the K-pop idol took the opportunity to address an important issue.
Although he delighted fans with the announcement of moving into a new house, he also sincerely asked them to respect his privacy.
Jungkook made it clear to his fans that they should not try to locate his new address or deliver anything to his home.
“I know that news that I moved has already been reported on YouTube, and since I’ve moved, I really hope that no one comes and finds my house,” he stated. “I beg you, please not come. And although I know you mean well, I cannot receive the gifts you sent to my home address, and I have to send them back.”
He stressed that if people really want to send something, they should only write letters to the HYBE office.
“There are also many gifts being sent to the military, and I cannot receive them. When I get a call and see the packages, there is a lot of food, and I cannot accept those either,” he added. “Please try to refrain from sending packages to the military. Although I know you mean well, I beg you not to send them.”
Fans and other social media users took to social media to share their thoughts about the said request on the livestream pointing out the importance of respecting the privacy of artists.
Learn boundaries! That’s his home. His safe space. His private life. Don’t make him feel uncomfortable there!!! https://t.co/agm0pSTHRL
— ET⁷ (ꪜ) WINTER AHEAD 🔍⍤⃝🔎 (@ETxBTS) December 18, 2024
Stalking – yes, I said it cos that’s wat it is & I’m not one to talk abt such things but it really pissed me off today wen he mentioned he had to move!
It’s their privacy, personal space – why jus why do u wanna encroach like that?! Wat do u get by doing this?! Srsly SICK! 😤🤢 https://t.co/CiNhQildJj
— SuzLovesBTS⁷💜🤓(slow) (@AToZ_BTS_) December 18, 2024
Please for all the good things they do for us, stop invading their privacy and sending things to them. https://t.co/SLNb1GNTD6
— BE•Cate⁷•🐋💜 ¹⁰ (@CaterinaBuffol1) December 19, 2024
i still don’t understand why is it so hard for people to understand what they’re trying to tell you nicely, what is so hard about leaving them alone and maintaining your boundaries as a fan https://t.co/LMHemROhof
— esh⁷ is ᴴᴬᴾᴾʸ ᵕ̈ (@tanniesmymicasa) December 18, 2024
Leave all members alone. Don’t look for their houses and don’t support anyone who does. Stop being a nuisance for them by sending gifts while they’re enlisted. Stop sending gifts period, it’s been a long time since that became disallowed. If you love any member, leave them alone! https://t.co/IFO29XNaSQ
— ⁷Cait ~~ 🐻TaeddyBear¹⁰ (@borataebakbear) December 19, 2024
for the love of god please respect their privacy https://t.co/UVp002GmYR
— ً (@illeyoi) December 18, 2024
when will ppl learn to respect privacy i hate it here https://t.co/baaOWgfDyG
— cait⁷ 방무행알 ♡︎ (@goldenroundie) December 18, 2024
invading privacy is not love.
i sincerely, from the bottom of my heart hope that you all learn that & stop fantasizing your y/n life with them to the point that it’s threatening them. https://t.co/1IFzucWe94— V misses yoon 🖤 (@Xx_Vinny) December 18, 2024
This is not the first time he has brought up this said matter. In a previous Weverse live, while expressing his appreciation for the gift, the K-pop idol firmly requested fans to stop bringing presents to his home.
Jungkook is presently serving in the South Korean military. Along with his fellow band members RM, Jimin, V, and Suga, he enlisted in December of last year and is expected to be discharged by the first half of 2025.
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