Opinion | With the return of Nayeon from Twice’s stalker, it’s time for K-pop companies to take more action against obsessive fans

Last week, a German fan and long-term stalker of Nayeon reportedly posted on social media that he would be heading to South Korea to try and meet the star

As long as K-pop labels continue to let such behaviour slide and promote one-sided relationships between stars and fans for financial gain, they are to blame

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Nayeon of K-pop girl group Twice has long been stalked by an obsessive fan from Germany. Photo: Getty Images

Published: 8:45am, 28 Sep 2022

One of K-pop’s most popular female stars is currently battling ongoing harassment and invasions of privacy. It’s time for things to change.

Last week, a German fan and long-term stalker of Twice’s Nayeon reportedly posted on his social media account that he would be heading to South Korea to try and meet the star.

The man had previously attempted to meet her by flying on the same plane as Twice, and going to the building housing Twice’s company, JYP Entertainment, in Seoul in 2019.

Despite previously being condemned by authorities and JYP, the fan has allegedly continued to target the star, attempt to meet her and contact fellow Twice members.

The fan has also tried to contact fellow members of Twice. Photo: @twicetagram / Instagram

In 2020, he reportedly leaked the phone number of member Chaeyoung on the internet, with the star saying she was flooded with calls and text messages, and expressing alarm that the fan was able to get her private contact information.