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As of October 2021, the Anti-Stalking Act allows for legal action against behaviors that violate privacy.
EXOandNCTmembers had their personal information stolen by obsessive fans, who impersonated delivery workers to obtain private details.
The perpetrators were charged under the Information and Communications web link Act and fined 300 million KRW each.
SingerRainand actressKim Tae Heewere harassed at their home by a woman in her 40s.
She rang their doorbell 14 times between March and October 2021.
Despite the Anti-Stalking Act, punishing obsessive fans remains difficult unless persistent and threatening behavior can be clearly proven.
Simply waiting at airports or following a celebrity for photos does not necessarily warrant legal intervention.
Additionally, even when convicted, most offenders receive only fines or suspended sentences, which are insufficient deterrents.
Protecting celebrities privacy isnt just a personal matterits essential for maintaining a healthy entertainment industry.
More concrete legal standards and public awareness are needed to encourage respectful fan culture.
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