BTS’ Agency Vows Legal Action Against Online Harassment Of K-Pop Band
As global K-pop sensation BTS continues to enjoy immense popularity during their hiatus, with members fulfilling mandatory military service, their agency BigHit Music has issued a strong warning against malicious activities targeting the group. The agency made it clear that any harmful actions directed at BTS would result in strict legal consequences.
In a recent statement posted on Weverse, BigHit Music addressed the ongoing issue of online harassment and malicious behaviour aimed at the group. The agency confirmed its commitment to taking legal action against individuals involved in defamation, personal attacks, sexual harassment, the spread of false information, and ill-intentioned criticism. The statement read, “We regularly initiate legal proceedings against perpetrators of malicious activities targeting BTS.”
BigHit Music revealed that they had successfully identified several offenders since their last update and imposed fines as high as two million Korean won for their actions. Despite these efforts, the agency noted that some individuals continued their harmful behaviour. In response, BigHit emphasised that even stricter measures would be implemented moving forward.
The agency provided specific examples of continued malicious activity, including one defendant who repeatedly posted insulting and defamatory statements on their personal blog. This individual has since been convicted and fined five million Korean won. BigHit assured fans that they would continue to pursue legal action to hold wrongdoers accountable and ensure that appropriate penalties are enforced.
Additionally, BigHit Music disclosed that they are pursuing ongoing legal actions, including a damages lawsuit against Taldeok Camp, as well as civil and criminal lawsuits related to the leaking of BTS members’ personal information and incidents of stalking. The agency reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy, stating, “We will make sure that legal action is taken against all individuals who have infringed upon our artists’ rights.”
In the same statement, BigHit outlined the process of gathering evidence, emphasizing that they are actively collecting and reporting malicious posts targeting BTS members currently serving in the military. They also revealed that evidence of harmful content has been collected from various social media platforms, including DCInside, Nate Pann, and TheQoo, with several cases forwarded to authorities as criminal complaints.
Despite being on a break, BTS remains a formidable presence in the entertainment industry, with a dedicated global fanbase. The group is expected to reunite in the first half of 2025, and fans can look forward to a potential new album release in the second half of 2025, followed by a world tour in 2026.
