May 16, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
BTS star Jungkook has been named as a victim in a massive international hacking case involving $25.4 million in stolen assets. A Chinese national was extradited from Thailand to South Korea for leading the cybercrime ring that targeted celebrities like Jungkook. The hackers used stolen personal data to access financial and cryptocurrency accounts, but a $5.6 million theft attempt on Jungkook's HYBE shares was thwarted. The case highlights growing cybersecurity threats in South Korea.
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