[OSENWORLD] JYP Entertainment has released an official update on its ongoing legal response to online defamation and malicious activity targeting Stray Kids.
On August 19 (KST), the agency shared a statement through the group’s official social media channels, announcing, “We would like to update you on the status of legal proceedings regarding acts that infringe upon the rights of our artists.”
JYP reiterated that it has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to personal rights violations, such as defamation and insults, stressing that both fan reports and the company’s internal monitoring have led to active legal measures.
“Recently, we collected malicious posts and comments from domestic and international online communities and social media channels that defame and insult our artists by spreading false information and malicious attacks,” the statement read. “We have now filed criminal complaints and will actively cooperate with investigations by the relevant authorities. Strong civil and criminal measures will be taken.”
The company emphasized that there will be no leniency or settlements, underscoring its firm stance against those who infringe upon Stray Kids’ rights or disrupt their activities. It added that further lawsuits and complaints will follow if new violations are discovered.
JYP also called on fans to continue assisting in the process: “If you have any evidence of such illegal acts, we ask for your active support in reporting it.”
Stray Kids, one of K-pop’s leading groups, recently headlined two sold-out shows at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in July and continue to expand their global influence.
Hello, this is JYPE.
We would like to update you on the status of legal proceedings regarding acts that infringe upon the rights of our artists.
We have repeatedly announced our policy of taking firm action against cases that violate fundamental rights, such as personal rights, in order to protect our artists. Based on evidence gathered through fan reports and our own internal monitoring, we are currently pursuing legal action.
Recently, we have collected malicious posts and comments from domestic and international online communities and social media channels that defame and insult our artists by spreading false information and malicious slander, and we have recently filed criminal complaints. We will actively cooperate with the necessary investigations by the relevant authorities and intend to take strong civil and criminal measures.
As previously stated, there will be absolutely no leniency or settlement during this process. We will continue to monitor for any illegal activities that infringe upon our artists' personal rights and disrupt their stable activities, and we will respond strictly, including by filing additional legal complaints
If you have any evidence of such illegal acts, we ask for your active support in reporting it to us. (fan@jype.com)
Thank you.
/k_inside@osen.co.kr
