BTS’ Jungkook Faces RM25.4 Million Plot Twist—But It’s Not a Comeback
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BTS' Jungkook just got hit with a real-life heist movie plot while serving in the military. Scammers thought they could sneakily swipe RM25.4 million worth of his Hybe shares while he was too busy in boot camp to notice. Spoiler alert: They were wrong.
In a scheme that sounds more like a K-drama thriller than reality, the fraudster opened multiple securities accounts in Jungkook’s name, transferred 33,500 shares without his permission, and even sold off 500 before getting caught. The only thing missing was dramatic background music and slow-motion walkouts.
Luckily, the Seoul Western District Court wasn’t about to let the scam slide. The buyer—who had paid in crypto of all things—tried to argue they made a legit purchase, but the court said, "Nice try," and ordered the shares returned. Meanwhile, the real mastermind behind the scam remains a mystery, with investigators suspecting an inside job.
Big Hit Music stepped in to secure Jungkook’s accounts, ensuring he wouldn’t lose his hard-earned millions. But the biggest question remains: Who was bold (or foolish) enough to try and scam one of the world’s biggest pop stars? Stay tuned for the inevitable Netflix adaptation.
