On April 10, 2025, fans of Super Junior were left reeling as Leeteuk, the group’s leader, disclosed an alarming incident involving a sasaeng fan—an obsessive follower who often engages in intrusive behavior. The idol took to his Instagram story to inform his followers that someone had again attempted to trespass into his residence.
This incident marked a distressing second violation of Leeteuk’s privacy. In a strong statement, he conveyed his intention to take action, threatening to report the trespasser to law enforcement and make the individual’s identity known if such behavior persists. As translated by the user @jenjenjen701710 on social media, he expressed:
“Trespassing into private property. I’m shocked there are still crazy sasaeng right now. This is the second time. If you do this again, I will show who you are and report you to the police.”
Leeteuk expressed his disbelief over the situation, labeling it as both shocking and unacceptable. This latest invasion has ignited significant concern among fans and followers online, particularly because reports indicated that the individual had even rung the doorbell at his home, intensifying fears about the effectiveness of security measures around his residence.
Fans took to various social media platforms to voice their concerns and frustrations. User @myeonslck speculated about the trespasser’s possible connections, stating:
“I’m guessing she has a person she knows that stays in the same building and has been studying him for a while… I hope Teuk stays safe because this is so scary.”
Responses from fans reflected outrage and disbelief regarding the continual harassment of the idol, prompting calls for enhanced security protocols for celebrities. Comments included:
“WHAT???! Put this crazy person in jail now!”an X user mentioned.
“How do crazy sasaengs still exist… like…”another user chimed in.
“Teuk is too nice for his own good; he should’ve reported this stalker to the cops the *first* time,”a concerned fan commented.
“Security has to be fired cuz wtf,”a netizen added.
The repeated nature of the violation prompted questions about the effectiveness of security in such a highly guarded complex like Trimage. Many urged Leeteuk to act swiftly for his safety, with one user commenting:
“How did she pass through the tight security in Trimage??? Yes, Leeteuk report it to security and get it investigated now!”an X user wrote.
“Million-dollar apartment’s security can get broken easily by damn f*cking sasaeng twice? Is that really Trimage we are talking about? It pissed me off!”a fan remarked.
“This is insane. How did the sasaeng manage to go through the security???”another user questioned.
Previous Incidents and Super Junior’s 20th Anniversary Celebrations
This recent incident is not an isolated case; Leeteuk has openly discussed troubling experiences with sasaeng fans in the past. For instance, in 2012, he faced harassment just days before his military enlistment when a sasaeng followed him closely. Additionally, he experienced a privacy breach in 2017 when his phone number was leaked, forcing him to plead with fans to refrain from messaging him late at night. An unexpected phone call during an Instagram live session in 2020 further demonstrated the complexity of his situation.
During that live broadcast, he cautioned fans that continued calls might result in being blocked, publicly revealing his distress that his phone number had been sold out, leading him to feel hacked due to the barrage of unsolicited messages.
As the leader of Super Junior, which debuted in 2005, Leeteuk continues to navigate the challenges posed by celebrity status while celebrating a significant milestone—the group’s 20th anniversary. This milestone is being commemorated with a series of events, including exhibitions, special album releases, pop-up stores, concert tours, and the debut of their exciting new variety show, Woke Up to SuperTV.
This show, which premiered on March 21, 2025, broadcasts weekly on TVING and Mnet, and is accessible for international fans via Kocowa+, friDay Video, and other platforms tailored to various regions.