THE BOYZ’s Sunwoo And Staff Assaulted By Sasaeng Fan Inside Dorm

He and a staff member were treated at a hospital.

THE BOYZ‘s Sunwoo and a staff member visited a hospital after an attack by a stalker fan.

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THE BOYZ’s Sunwoo | SBS

On November 14, it was reported that on the 9th of the month, Sunwoo entered the group’s dorm following a schedule and was approached by a stalker fan who hid in the emergency stairs. Sunwoo informed a staff member, who then arrived and detained the individual until police arrived.

In the process of holding the sasaeng, the staff member was hit several times, and the individual was arrested on charges of breaking and entering, as well as assault.

On the 9th, THE BOYZ member Sunwoo was approached by a sasaeng hiding in the emergency staircase. This happened as he was getting out of the elevator and trying to open the door of his dorm. Feeling threatened by the sasaeng, Sunwoo immediately informed our staff, who, together with Sunwoo, apprehended the trespassing fan and handed them over to the police. In the process of detaining the sasaeng who tried to flee, Sunwoo was repeatedly assaulted. The individual was arrested on charges of trespassing and assault and is currently under police investigation.

— IST Entertainment

IST Entertainment reported that Sunwoo and the employee visited a nearby hospital after the incident and were examined and treated.

Immediately after the incident, Sunwoo and our staff visited a nearby hospital for examination and treatment. We prioritize the artist’s health and well-being and are conducting regular condition checks and taking necessary measures.

— IST Entertainment

The company also disclosed that other invasions of privacy had occurred recently, including a tracker being attached to an artist’s vehicle and the tires of another being damaged on purpose.

Recently, we discovered a tracking device attached to the artist’s vehicle, which was parked in front of our company building, and there was another incident where a vehicle’s tire was deliberately damaged by an outside party. Both incidents were identified immediately after they occurred, allowing us to address them before proceeding with schedules and prevent further harm. We have filed police reports and secured CCTV footage to prevent recurrence of such incidents.

— IST Entertainment

The company stated it would be taking a no-leniency policy to protect the rights of its artists.

These actions are clear illegal acts that cause mental and material harm to the artist and staff. We are responding to illegal activities, including invasion of privacy, with a zero-tolerance policy and will take firm legal action. Given the excessive violations of the artist’s rights, we are continually collecting evidence and reviewing materials through legal representatives, and we reiterate that there will be no leniency or settlements in this process.

— IST Entertainment

THE BOYZ recently came back with “Trigger” in late October.

Source: ENews

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