Big Hit Music (hereafter Big Hit), the agency of BTS, is drawing attention by posting a notice related to the criminal prosecution by netizens. 

On the afternoon of March 13, fans entered the concert hall ahead of the start of the group 'BTS' 'PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE - SEOUL' concert held at Jamsil Main Stadium in Songpa-gu.

Big Hit posted a notice on the fan community platform Weverse on March 31. In the notice, Big Hit said, "We are taking regular legal action against creators of malicious posts such as defamation, insults, sexual harassment, spreading false information, and malicious slander against BTS. We will inform you of the progress in this regard.” 

Big Hit said, “We have recently submitted a number of complaints to the investigative agency based on reports from fans and evidence collected through self-monitoring. We will inform you about the case separately as follows.” 

First of all, Big Hit said, "We have sued the person accused of damaging the artist's reputation and spreading false information by maliciously weaving rumors about BTS for defamation and obstruction of business."

In the case of obstruction of business, according to Article 314 (1) of the Criminal Act, imprisonment for not more than 5 years or a fine not exceeding 15 million won is possible. 

“We received a report on social media, community, DC Inside, YouTube, as well as a review section of a consumer product brand that spread false information with a serious delusion and sophistry about the artist, and sued the suspect for defamation.” the agency added.

Big Hit said that legal action against suspects of malicious behavior is being taken regularly and that there is no agreement or leniency for them. 

Big Hit said, "The information from fans is very helpful for our company to take legal action. In the future, we ask for your interest and active reporting through Big Hit’s legal response account.”

BTS's Jin continues to shine bright with his massive popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the MY1PICK weekly rankings for an impressive 43 consecutive weeks!

In the MY1PICK K-POP Individual Category Weekly Ranking for the third week of December (December 16–22), Jin earned a massive 6,154,905 hearts, keeping his position at the top. From the 5th week of February to the 3rd week of December, Jin has been unbeatable in the weekly rankings, proving he has an enormous fanbase and global influence.

But Jin’s achievements don’t stop there. In November, he dominated the K-POP Individual Category Monthly Ranking, topping it with 25,452,283 hearts. He has held the No. 1 spot for 11 months straight, from January to November, showing his continuous popularity throughout the year.

Jin also claimed victory in the One Pick Chart’s “November Monthly Chart K-POP (Solo)” category, holding the No. 1 position for 8 months in a row, from April to November. On top of that, he won the 2024 Season Chart K-POP (SOLO) for both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, making him the best One Pick star of the season.

The Season Chart awards honor artists who have consistently earned love from fans, with a physical trophy given to the top artist. Jin’s back-to-back victories solidify his place as one of the most beloved stars in K-pop.

Jin’s fan power doesn’t end with rankings. He’s also triumphed in numerous themed votes, taking first place in categories like “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of,” “Star You Want to See First Pitch at a Baseball Game,” “Best Cooking Genius Idol,” “Star Who Would Be the Best Child,” and “Star You Would Fall in Love With at First Sight.” His reward advertisement for the “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of” vote began airing on December 26 and can be seen at Yeoksam Station until December 30.

Meanwhile, Jin’s first solo album Happy was released on November 15 and quickly became a global hit, showcasing his talents as a solo artist. He held a special showcase, Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage, on November 16 and 17, where fans were captivated by his beautiful vocals and flawless live performance.

Jin has also been keeping busy with appearances on popular variety shows like Salon Drip 2, Neighborhood Star K4, and Limousine Service. He’s also appeared on famous American talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Japan’s top music program Venue 101, where he impressed fans with his humor and solid live performances. His reputation as the “Vocal King” and “Live King” is stronger than ever!

As if that wasn't enough, Jin is also gaining attention globally for singing the main theme song for the new tvN drama Ask the Stars. Jin's talents continue to wow the world, and it's clear he's not slowing down anytime soon!

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