Big Hit Music Declares Legal Action Against Slander and False Information Targeting BTS

Big Hit Music, the agency of the group BTS, declared legal action against malicious slander and the spread of false information.

On the 28th, Big Hit Music, the agency of BTS, said through the fan communication platform Weverse, “Recently, we have detected several organized movements to defame and slander BTS,” adding, “Along with this, malicious slander and the creation of rumors against BTS...Spreading false information, senseless insults, and ridicule are going too far.”

The company then warned, “We determine that this matter is a serious infringement on the reputation of BTS, and in addition to the existing regular legal response, we plan to appoint a separate law firm to take strict action.”

In addition, “Currently, malicious posts directed at BTS are becoming evidence through real-time monitoring and collection. “We will respond strongly to the suspects by applying the principle of leniency and zero tolerance without agreement,” he said.

Prior to this, controversy arose in the online community as suspicions were raised about BTS' album hoarding, concept theft, and pseudo-connection.

BTS members are currently serving in the military.

The following is Big Hit Music's official statement:

Hello. This is Big Hit Music.

We would like to inform you of the status of our legal action to protect the rights and interests of BTS.

Recently, a number of organized movements aimed at defaming and slandering BTS have been detected. At the same time, malicious slander, creating rumors, spreading false information, and indiscriminate insults and ridicule toward artists are going too far.

We believe that this matter is a serious infringement on the artist's reputation, and in addition to the existing regular legal action, we plan to appoint a separate law firm to take strict action.

Currently, malicious posts directed at artists are being collected as evidence through real-time monitoring and collection. We would like to inform you that we will respond strongly to the suspects by applying the principle of leniency and zero tolerance without agreement.

Thank you.

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