BigHit announces legal proceedings against authors of malicious posts against BTS 

BigHit Music has announced it will be taking legal action against all creators of malicious posts targeting BTS.

Amid mounting online harassment and privacy violations, the agency took to X on September 29 to issue an update for fans. It states that several authors on its domestic and international online communities have been hit with legal action for their inflammatory posts.

Some of these platforms include Naver, Daum, Nate, TheQoo, and DC Inside galleries. Music streaming platforms named in the statement also include Melon, Bugs Music, and Genie Music. International social media platforms like X, YouTube, and Instagram were also mentioned.

Read BigHit Music's statement below:

In its statement on X, BigHit Music reiterated that even anonymous authors are not exempt from legal action for their behavior. The statement reads, in part:

"Even in anonymous online spaces, acts that defame others, such as slandering artists, using insulting language, or spreading unfounded rumors, are subject to criminal punishment under laws such as the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection. We are committed to using all available legal channels to protect our artists and are responding strongly to such illegal acts with a zero-tolerance policy."

It goes on,

"Furthermore, some of the criminal complaints filed last year were forwarded to the prosecution in July with a recommendation for indictment. Investigations for cases filed this year are also underway. As part of the legal process, suspects are being summoned for questioning, in some instances through the execution of warrants."

The statement also acknowledged the recent attempted break-ins at the homes of BTS members. BigHit is actively cooperating with the authorities on investigations into the incidents, including by "reporting them to the police and submitting evidence and written opinions." The statement reveals that some of these cases are now being handled by the prosecution.

"We will spare no effort in ensuring these individuals face the strictest possible legal consequences," the statement notes. "Any act of visiting or loitering at an artist’s private residence, observing an artist’s residence from the outside, leaking an artist’s personal information, or any other actions that infringe upon the artist’s privacy are not only subject to criminal punishment under laws concerning trespassing and stalking, but are also illegal acts that cause serious anxiety and distress to the victim. To foster a safe and healthy fan culture, we earnestly ask that you respect the privacy and safety of our artists."

The statement concludes:

"We are always grateful for the affection and dedication shown by the fans of BTS. BIGHIT MUSIC will continue to work to ensure that the rights of our artists are fully protected. Thank you."

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