ENHYPEN’s Sunghoon recently faced a terrifying invasion of privacy when a sasaeng (obsessive fan) allegedly paid someone to follow him into his dorm elevator. A viral clip shows Sunghoon stepping inside, seemingly unaware of the stranger. Sensing danger, he chose not to exit on his real floor, waiting for the stalker to leave first. Fans praised his quick thinking, pointing out how he protected his personal space.
ENGENEs (that’s the ENHYPEN fandom name) were angry after discovering that the stalker’s footage was allegedly sold online for 3,000 RMB (about 413 USD). Platforms like TikTok and Weibo have the clip, prompting fears for Sunghoon’s safety. This situation sparked concerns about sasaeng culture again, where some fans take extreme actions to interact with idols.
In response, fans have created the hashtag #WeSTANDwithSUNGHOON, urging Belift Lab to boost security and pursue legal action. Many believe stricter measures are necessary to protect all K-pop idols from such invasions, as similar situations keep happening. Fans remain hopeful that Sunghoon will bounce back without lasting trauma from this incident.