Big Planet Made Entertainment is taking a stand and drawing a firm line against illegal deepfake content targeting their artists, including the popular girl group VIVIZ.

On September 6, the agency issued a statement saying, "We are aware of the recent surge in deepfake materials involving our artists and we take this issue extremely seriously." They added, "We are actively gathering evidence and data through our monitoring and fan reports, and are coordinating with a professional legal team to address the situation."

The agency made it clear: "We will not tolerate any illegal activities and will pursue strong legal action against the creators and distributors of such content without hesitation." They also promised, "Our commitment to protecting our artists remains our top priority, and we will employ all available measures to ensure their rights are safeguarded."

The crackdown on deepfake content is part of a broader trend, with several entertainment companies stepping up their legal actions against these illegal practices.

Big Planet Made Entertainment’s impressive lineup includes not just VIVIZ, but also Taemin, B.O., Im Woo Jin, Ha Sung Woon, Ren, Lee Seung Gi, and Lee Soo Geun.

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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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