BTS Jungkook’s Privacy Invaded Again: Restaurant Employee Faces Backlash

Recently, BTS’s Jungkook found himself at the center of yet another privacy controversy after a restaurant employee shared unauthorized photos of him online.

According to KoreaBoo, the controversy began when Jungkook was seen enjoying a meal at a BBQ restaurant in Itaewon alongside SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu. The duo’s presence at the establishment quickly became public knowledge after an employee allegedly took a picture of them and shared it online.

In an accompanying caption, the original poster (OP) expressed excitement about meeting the two stars in person. They also noted that, due to Jungkook’s ongoing military service, they refrained from directly requesting a photo with him. However, what initially seemed like a harmless fan moment quickly turned controversial.

Fans initially felt delighted to see Jungkook and Mingyu together, but their enthusiasm quickly turned into anger when the OP revealed shocking information. In a comment under the original post, the employee admitted that Jungkook had explicitly asked them not to share his photos. The reason? He wanted to visit the restaurant frequently without drawing unwanted attention.

Despite his clear request, the employee still went ahead and posted the picture. This blatant disregard for Jungkook’s wishes enraged fans, reigniting discussions about respecting idols’ privacy.

Jungkook has been vocal about his desire for privacy, even directly pleading with fans in the past to refrain from stalking him. Yet, incidents like these continue to occur, making supporters increasingly frustrated. Many took to social media to express their disappointment:

• So Jungkook asked OP not to spread the pictures because he wouldn’t be able to visit that restaurant again, but they still did it? These people deserve the worst.
• The fact that Jungkook himself requested OP not to share his pics, yet they ignored him and did it anyway, makes me feel sick. I hope we all learn from this and start respecting his words more.
• How do you ruin your ‘fave’s’ good time and still call yourself a fan? Posting pictures when he specifically asked you not to is just selfish.
• Jungkook keeps asking for privacy, and yet people still do this to him. It’s heartbreaking—he deserves so much better.

This incident is just one of many where people have disregarded Jungkook’s personal space. Fans and onlookers have followed him on vacations and leaked his private schedules, continuously invading his privacy. The situation raises important questions about the responsibilities of both fans and the general public in respecting celebrities’ boundaries.