A 20-year-old woman is in the news for stalking BTS member V (real name: Kim Taehyung). I was going to follow Vu to deliver the marriage license. Vu was also stalked by a woman in her 30s not long ago, leading fans to wonder if it was the same person. In this article, we’ll talk about the incident and provide information on how to respond to stalking. Please read to the end to protect yourself.
Overview of the case
On October 26, around 6:30 pm, a car slowly pulled into an apartment complex. The person who stepped out of the car was none other than BTS, a member of the global K-pop group. He was probably exhausted from his full day’s schedule, but he still eagerly entered the building to greet his fans.
However, something unexpected awaited him on his doorstep. Ms. A, a woman in her 20s, was waiting for him, and as soon as she spotted him, she followed him into the building. She boarded the same elevator as V, and was about to deliver the marriage license to him.
This behavior is classified as stalking, which is against the law. Mr. A is currently facing charges for these stalking behaviors. The incident has caused a great deal of shock and outrage among fans, and there are many different opinions. The case has once again put the issue of celebrity privacy and stalking at the center of debate.
Police investigation and agency position
In response to the incident, the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul announced that it had sent A to jail on suspicion of violating the Stalking Punishment Act and breaking into a residence. Mr. A is currently under prosecutorial investigation.
B’s label, Big Hit Music (Hive), responded to the incident by stating that they have “zero tolerance for stalking crimes that violate our artists’ privacy and jeopardize their safety,” and that they do not intend to press charges.
What is the crime of stalking?
First, let’s look at the definition of stalking behavior.
- Approaching or blocking the path of another person, or their family or domestic partner, against their will and without good reason.
- Sending letters, pictures, videos, etc. by mail, phone, etc. without a valid reason, even if the victim does not want them.
- Placing objects in or near a residence, either directly or through a third party.
- Causing anxiety and fear by defacing objects placed in or near a residence.
- Waiting or watching in or near a residence.
All five of the above conditions must be met, and continued or repeated behavior is considered a stalking offense.
These stalking crimes involve interfering with the victim’s daily life or making the victim feel unsafe. Due to the nature of this crime, anyone can become a victim, and the experience can lead to fear, anxiety, and even psychological trauma.
Stalking can take many forms, ranging from disruptive behavior, sending offensive messages, physical advances, and even invasions of privacy. These behaviors place restrictions on the victim’s day-to-day behavior and violate the victim’s privacy and personal space. As a result, victims live in a constant state of fear and anxiety.
Additionally, these behaviors can be legally punishable for causing psychological stress to the victim. The crime of stalking goes beyond simple harassment and is increasingly being recognized as a serious criminal offense. There is a legal framework in place to ensure that offenders are punished and victims receive appropriate protection and support.
Awareness and understanding of the crime of stalking plays an important role in protecting victims and preventing these crimes. It is imperative that our society takes the crime of stalking seriously and responds to it in a way that protects victims and prevents crime.
Types of stalking offenses
- Obsessive stalking: This type of stalking is when the perpetrator has a strong obsession and interest in the victim. This stalking disrupts the victim’s daily life, invades the victim’s privacy, and causes psychological distress to the victim.
- Plural stalking: Plural stalking is stalking that typically occurs in a previous relationship. In this case, the perpetrator is stalking with the intention of getting revenge on the victim. This type of stalking creates a sense of fear in the victim and undermines their sense of safety.
- Stranger stalking: This type of stalking occurs when there is no previous relationship between the perpetrator and the victim. Perpetrators usually choose their victims at random, and this kind of stalking makes victims feel insecure and afraid.
- Internet stalking: Internet stalking is stalking that occurs in cyberspace. This type of stalking occurs when the perpetrator invades the victim’s privacy or harasses the victim online. This stalking causes psychological distress to the victim and violates their privacy.
Each type of stalking causes psychological and physical pain to the victim and disrupts the victim’s daily life. These stalking crimes should be legally punished, and the victim should receive appropriate protection. Typical stalking behavior looks like this
- Sending offensive calls or messages
- Following the victim or waiting near the victim’s place of residence or work.
- Illegally collecting or sharing the victim’s personal information
6. How to prevent stalking crimes
Preventing stalking crimes requires a multifaceted social effort. Here’s how to do it
- Informational education: Informational education should be provided in schools, social organizations, and businesses to raise awareness about stalking. This helps people understand what stalking is like and why it’s a problem.
- Increase legal sanctions: By increasing legal sanctions for the crime of stalking, you can deter people from engaging in this behavior. As legal sanctions increase, people who commit stalking will face more severe penalties, making them less likely to do so.
- Create a victim support system: A system should be in place to ensure that victims of stalking receive appropriate support. This can include counseling, guidance through the reporting process, legal assistance, and more. Ensuring that victims can effectively get help is an important part of preventing stalking.
- Technical response: Because stalking is often done through digital technology, a technical response is also important. This can include limiting the technological means available to people who stalk, or providing tools for victims to avoid or report stalking.
- Social change: Finally, preventing stalking requires a change in attitudes and behaviors across society. Stalking is not an individual problem, it’s a problem for society as a whole. To do this, we need to change the social mores and attitudes that justify or overlook stalking. These changes take time, but their importance is undeniable.
Penalties for the crime of stalking
The penalties for stalking offenses vary depending on the details of the crime and the victim’s circumstances. In general, the crime of stalking is punishable by a fine or imprisonment. The underlying laws are listed below, along with the respective penalties.
[Misdemeanor Punishment Act] Article 3, Paragraph 1, No. 19, No. 40, No. 41
– Fines, imprisonment, or penalties of up to $100,000 for persistent harassment, including creating a climate of fear, prank calls, etc.
[Article 44 (7) (1) (3) and Article 74 (1) (2) (3) of the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, etc.
– Imprisonment for not more than one year or a fine of not more than 10 million won, if it constitutes distribution of illegal information.
Article 260 (1), Article 283 (1), Article 314 (1), and Article 319 (1) of the [Criminal Code], etc.
– Imprisonment for not more than two years, a fine of not more than $500,000, imprisonment, or both if the offense constitutes assault
– Imprisonment for not more than three years, a fine of not more than $500,000, or imprisonment or detention, if the threats are made
– Imprisonment for up to five years or a fine of up to $15 million for obstruction of justice.
– For residential burglary, imprisonment for up to three years or a fine of up to $500,000.
[Article 13 of the Special Act on the Punishment of Sexual Offenses, etc.
– Imprisonment for not more than two years or a fine of not more than 20 million won for obscene behavior using a communication medium.
Impact of the Vuwa stalking case
The incident affected not only Bieber, but also other members of BTS. This is a very serious issue because stalking violates artists’ privacy and threatens their safety.
Fans were devastated by the incident. Many fans have condemned the stalking behavior, sending messages of encouragement to Bieber and other members of BTS.
The crime of stalking is a serious offense, invading the victim’s privacy and causing psychological stress to the victim. These crimes should be severely punished, and our society should be more concerned with preventing stalking and protecting its victims.
Conclusion
This article was written to provide information about the stalking case of BTS’s V and to explain the crime of stalking. We want to use this incident as a reminder to recognize the seriousness of the crime of stalking and to take the necessary steps to prevent it and protect victims.
This article is for informational purposes only and is in no way intended to promote or defend any crime.
