NCT member Yuta has shocked fans after opening up about several deeply disturbing encounters with sasaeng fans, including receiving explicit nude photos and invasive messages even after changing his phone number.

The idol shared the experiences during an appearance on Naokiman Show Urban Legend Wide Show Season 3, where he discussed the frightening reality many K-pop stars face behind the scenes.

Sasaengs — obsessive stalker fans who invade celebrities’ private lives — have long been one of the darkest issues within the entertainment industry. Over the years, countless idols have spoken about being followed, harassed, having their personal information leaked, and even being forced to move homes because fans discovered their addresses.

During the interview, Yuta revealed that he personally experienced repeated invasions of privacy despite attempting to protect himself.

According to the idol, sasaengs somehow continued accessing his phone number even after he changed it. He recalled one especially unsettling moment when a stalker texted him asking why he had changed his number in the first place — a message that immediately made him realize they had somehow tracked his new contact information again.

But the most shocking story came when Yuta described receiving an explicit nude image from a stalker.

The person allegedly sent a fully nude photo alongside a message saying, “I’m ready whenever you are.”

The confession immediately sparked outrage online, with many fans expressing anger over how normalized these invasions of privacy have become for idols. Netizens described the incident as sexual harassment rather than “fan behavior,” criticizing the toxic culture that continues enabling extreme parasocial obsession in parts of fandom culture.

Many fans also pointed out how disturbing it is that idols often discuss these experiences casually, almost as if harassment has become an unavoidable part of celebrity life.

For longtime followers of NCT, Yuta’s comments unfortunately are not surprising. The group has dealt with severe sasaeng issues for years, including fans chasing members in airports, leaking schedules, calling private phones, and even attempting to enter residential spaces.

The issue has become so widespread across K-pop that multiple agencies have previously released official warnings threatening legal action against stalkers. However, many fans believe entertainment companies still fail to adequately protect artists from long-term harassment.

What made Yuta’s story resonate so strongly was how personal and invasive the incidents felt. Rather than simply describing annoying fan encounters, he revealed experiences that crossed clear boundaries into stalking and sexual intimidation.

The conversation has also reignited broader discussions about the psychological toll sasaeng culture takes on idols. Constant surveillance, fear of privacy violations, and unpredictable encounters can create enormous emotional stress, particularly for stars who already live under nonstop public scrutiny.

While some extreme fans continue justifying their actions as “love” or “support,” public opinion online has increasingly shifted toward treating sasaeng behavior as dangerous criminal harassment.

Following Yuta’s revelations, many netizens praised him for speaking openly about the reality idols face behind the scenes, while others called for stronger legal protections and stricter consequences for stalkers targeting celebrities.

For many viewers, the interview served as another reminder that fame in K-pop often comes with an incredibly dark cost — one that extends far beyond cameras, performances, and fan meetings.