Archive · 22 Aug 2025
BTS Jungkook Targeted in Massive Hacking Scam: Millions Stolen
A group of hackers stole money and assets from rich people and celebrities in South Korea.
They did this by breaking into websites and getting personal information.
One of the victims was Jungkook from the music group BTS.
The hackers took stocks worth a lot of money from his account.
The person in charge of the hacking group, a Chinese man, was caught and brought back to South Korea.
Jungkook took legal action to get his shares back, and a court agreed with him.
Jungkook from BTS was a victim of a large hacking case.
Hackers stole 33,500 shares of HYBE stock worth about 8.4 billion won from Jungkook's account.
A 34-year-old Chinese national led the hacking group.
The group hacked websites and stole around 38 billion won from wealthy individuals.
The hacking group opened fake phone accounts using stolen personal information.
- Who
- BTS member Jungkook, wealthy individuals, and a 34-year-old Chinese national.
- What
- A hacking case involving stolen stocks and personal information.
- When
- Between August 2023 and January 2024.
- Where
- South Korea and Thailand.
- Why
- To steal money and assets.
- Victim
- BTS member Jungkook
- Stolen Assets
- HYBE stock
- Value of Stolen Stock
- 8.4 billion won
- Number of Shares Stolen
- 33,500
- Hacker Leader
- 34-year-old Chinese national (Mr. A)
- Total Stolen
- 38 billion won