In an interview with DAZED in 2023, Jungkook mentioned that the relationship between fans and idols is two-way, interacting, talking and sharing with each other. But the most important factor is that both sides need to respect each other's opinions and personal lives, privacy...

When becoming a celebrity, especially a Kpop superstar like Jungkook, it is inevitable that personal life will be invaded. Jungkook himself knows this and has directly asked the au∂ιєnce to give him some private time many times.

ARMYs also always keep in mind the need to protect Jungkook in his normal life, after he steps off the stage. Over the years, true fans have always encouraged other fans to avoid disturbing their idols when they α¢¢ι∂єитally meet them during unofficial schedules.

However, not everyone is so conscious! A typical example is the story that has become a hot topic of discussion recently.

The story began with a photo that went viral on SNS, capturing Jungkook and SEVENTEEN Mingyu enjoying dinner at a BBQ restaurant in Itaewon. The person who took and shared the photo introduced themselves as an employee of the restaurant and a fan of GD.

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The OP posted a long caption, detailing Jungkook and Mingyu's visit. The person expressed her excitement at meeting the two idols in person. On the other hand, she said that she did not ask for an autograph or take a photo with Jungkook because he was not allowed to do so while serving in the military.

While fans were initially excited to see Jungkook and Mingyu together again, the OP's next revelation turned all the excitement into condemnation. Under the original post, the OP left a comment mentioning that Jungkook had asked them not to post photos of him at the restaurant because he wanted to visit there often.

As soon as her revelation was made, fans were furious that she had finally disregarded his previous request. While Jungkook had wanted her to keep her appearance private, she did not only took a photo of him at the store but also shared it on SNS.

Jungkook’s politeness and kindness were ultimately met with disrespect from the store employee. Fans were quick to criticize the employee’s behavior:

- When ARMY from Myanmar told her to delete the photo, she posted more private photos in the comments. WTf????

- Bro what tf is with the toilet why would she want them to go to the toilet

- Stalker, Clout chaser behavior.

- Manifesting her slipping in her bathroom and breaking all 10 of her front teeth

- it’s ¢яєєρу, invasive, disrespectful and potentially dangerous for their safety and sanity. Let them live outside their jobs!

- this is genuinely so sad, he cant even enjoy going to a restaurant with his friend anymore without weirdos ruining it :(

- please respect his personal space, he is a human being like us

- He’s human too! Treat him with kindness and respect.

- JK is on leave from Army meeting Mingyu maybe 1st time in a while and enjoying life with some normality again before returning to barracks, what a despicable thing to do especially as he asked not to share pics. Please respect his words and privacy, he deserves it .

- Even after asking him, still, they went out and posted it is insane....

- how do you all deliberately ruin your ‘faves’ having a good time & call yourselves fans? how tf do you go & post photos when he specifically asked you not to bc he wouldn’t be able to frequent the place again? & this is not the first time jungkook has asked to respect his privacy