GD (G-Dragon, Kwon Ji-yong), the king of the Korean music scene, saw his agency, Galaxy Corporation, issue an official statement on the 24th, outlining the latest progress regarding lawsuits filed against malicious online comments. The agency emphasized that large-scale legal action has already been taken against more than 100 individuals for malicious posts.
The agency stated that, based on tips from fans as well as long-term evidence collection and monitoring by the company, criminal complaints have been filed against over 100 individuals who spread false information, made malicious slanders, and infringed on personal rights, citing violations of the "Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection" (defamation).
The statement noted that investigators have already conducted searches and investigations into major social and forum platforms such as Nate Pann, Naver, DC Inside, Theqoo, and X, and have identified multiple suspects. The related defendants have now been referred to their local police authorities for investigation. The company further explained that some of the accused have already admitted to the charges, have completed police investigation procedures, and have been referred to the prosecution, awaiting subsequent disposition. As for those who deny the charges, police are continuing the investigation. At the same time, the company is continuing to collect evidence of malicious posts from major social networks and online platforms and will further expand both civil and criminal legal action in the future to protect the rights and interests of their artists.#
News source: ETtoday Star Cloud
The statement noted that investigators have already conducted searches and investigations into major social and forum platforms such as Nate Pann, Naver, DC Inside, Theqoo, and X, and have identified multiple suspects. The related defendants have now been referred to their local police authorities for investigation. The company further explained that some of the accused have already admitted to the charges, have completed police investigation procedures, and have been referred to the prosecution, awaiting subsequent disposition. As for those who deny the charges, police are continuing the investigation. At the same time, the company is continuing to collect evidence of malicious posts from major social networks and online platforms and will further expand both civil and criminal legal action in the future to protect the rights and interests of their artists.#
News source: ETtoday Star Cloud