BTS Jungkook was a victim of identity theft

BTS’ Jungkook is currently enlisted in the South Korean military fulfilling his duties with his country. However, he was recently a victim of identity theft according to the South Korean media outlets, so, how did it happen?

On March 22 KST, the Golden Maknae became a victim of identity theft. An unidentified perpetrator attempted to illegally seize approximately 8.44 billion KRW worth of HYBE stocks owned by Jungkook without consent.

The perpetrator took advantage of Jungkook’s absence during his mandatory military service period. It was reported the incident occurred on January 6, 2024, soon after Jungkook began his military service. It was also reported the perpetrator opened three security accounts using the idol’s name.

In March 2024, Jungkook filed a lawsuit against the third party who purchased the 500 shares and after almost a year, the Seoul Western District Court ordered the third party to return the shares to Jungkook with the following conclusion:

There was no valid stock transfer agreement since the plaintiff was a victim of identity theft.”