'Only 2½ hours of sleep': BTS' V asks fans to stop visiting tour hotels

BTS member V asked fans to stop visiting the hotels where the group is staying during its "ARIRANG" world tour, saying the crowding compromises his privacy and disrupts his performances. V made the request Wednesday on Weverse, an online fan platform, thanking fans for welcoming him but urging them to avoid private lodgings. He said having the freedom to walk around, dine at local restaurants and enjoy the tour is precious to him. The singer also shared a screenshot of his sleep tracker showing he rested for only two hours and 27 minutes — including 21 minutes of REM sleep and 37 minutes of deep sleep — to highlight his exhaustion. The plea comes as his agency, BigHit Music, ramps up legal action against privacy invasion. The agency recently said a suspect stood trial on charges of trespassing and stalking after being held in custody for three months. The court sentenced the defendant to a one-year suspended prison term with two years of probation, according to the BTS' agency. The agency said loitering outside artists' residences and leaving gifts without consent were criminal acts