One K-pop star has had enough of the endless hate online. This famous artist, known for her sweet vocals and huge influence in the K-pop world, is taking legal action against the wave of malicious comments and rumors that have been targeting her.
On December 2, her agency, SM Entertainment, posted an official statement on her behalf, addressing the issue.
"We are providing an update on the legal actions regarding malicious posts and comments related to our artist, including defamation, insults, and sexual harassment", the agency shared.
They revealed that through fan reports and their own monitoring, they’ve gathered thousands of pieces of evidence from various online communities.
As a result, they have already filed numerous complaints to the authorities regarding charges like defamation and insult.
It was later confirmed that the artist in question is none other than Girls' Generation's Taeyeon. SM Entertainment explained that investigations are currently underway for several suspects, with a few already identified.
Some cases have resulted in probation or closed investigations due to the death of the suspect. For minors involved, the agency noted that cases were resolved through reflection letters, after discussions with the parents.
But they also made it clear that when adults are involved, charges often result in fines or suspended prosecution.
SM promised to continue fighting against harmful online comments, making it clear they will take "no mercy" in protecting Taeyeon from such attacks.
This comes shortly after Taeyeon’s successful release of her sixth mini-album, Letter to Myself, on November 18.
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