Fans are very upset because RM’s (BTS) privacy is being overlooked.

On December 23, Korean media reported that employee “A” of Korea Railway Corporation (KORAIL) who illegally accessed RM’s (BTS) personal information over the past 3 years has been restored. title. Initially, A was fired in April 2023 but filed an appeal with the Central Labor Commission.

To date, the Committee has reversed the decision to fire A and explained: “This seems to have happened due to RM’s popularity rather than due to A’s misconduct” . Not only was his position restored, A also received his entire salary back during the temporary leave period.

Railway staff violated RM’s personal information…

… reinstated to position after 8 months of dismissal

This information makes the Kpop fan community angry because the act of violating celebrities’ privacy is being overlooked. During 3 years, employee A illegally accessed information about the address, phone number, phone type, train schedule… of the BTS leader 18 times.

This information is used by the male idol to book train tickets and must be completely secured by the KORAIL system. However, this employee took advantage of his authority to access information and use it for personal purposes. This person confessed to gathering information to meet the male idol in person, and also informed his friends so they could book seats on the train close to RM.

During 3 years, employee A illegally accessed the address information, phone number, phone type, train schedule… of the BTS leader 18 times.

After being discovered, this person expressed regret: “I accessed it just out of curiosity, I will reflect on myself.” This act of violating the employee’s privacy caused a wave of outrage on social networks. On his personal page, the leader of BTS also reposted an article about the incident. Many fans left angry comments and requested that HYBE Labels take stronger measures to protect idols.

Not only RM, but BTS members are also often victims of privacy invasion. Specifically, Jungkook’s home address was revealed and he was often followed, causing him to speak up in frustration. Recently, the police arrested the woman who followed V into the elevator and gave the male idol a marriage certificate.

Jungkook and V encountered many problems with crazy fans

Source: Allkpop