Wake One Entertainment, who is in charge of managing Kep1er, has announced strong legal measures against malicious posts about the group online.
Keep on reading to know more.
Wake One Entertainment to Take Strong Legal Action Against Malicious Posts
On November 5 KST, Wake One Entertainment, announced through their official social media that they will be taking strong legal action without leniency against those who are writing and distributing false information, insulting and making personal attacks, defaming, and posting malicious comments online to protect their artists.
Wake One Entertainment announces strong legal action
They also announced that they are currently collecting relevant data and evidence by monitoring social media, online communities, and other portal sites.
In addition, Wake One Entertainment is also accepting reports regarding malicious posts about Kep1er and their other artists through their email and asking fans for their cooperation.
Wake One Entertainment currently houses Ke1pler, Jo Yu Ri, TO1, Davichi, Roy Kim, and more.
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Read their full statement here:
Hello, this is Wake One.
In order to protect Wake One artists from malicious postings, defamation, and false rumors, strong measures without leniency will be taken.
Through monitoring SNS, online communities, and web portals, we are collecting relevant data and evidence of insults that will result in legal action for defamation.
In addition, we are receiving reports of malicious posts about our artists through email, so we kindly ask for the cooperation of fans.
We will carefully review it and take action.
E-mail address: protect@wake-one.com
E-mail title: [Artist name] Choose one of the following: 'False information / Personal insults / Malicious posts'
E-mail content:
- Post date / platform (eg. date, time / Twitter)
- User (nickname, ID, IP address)
- Post content / unique address (URL)
- Evidence (PDF, JPG, etc.)
* Precautions when sending evidence
Please be sure to collect data through a PC.
Posting date, user, URL, and content must be presented in the captures.
We will do our best to protect and promote our artists.
Thank you.
Who is Kep1er?
Kep1er is a nine-member girl group consisting of Choi Yujin, Shen Xiaoting, Sakamoto Mashiro, Kim Chaehyun, Kim Dayeon, Ezaki Hikaru, Huening Bahiyyih, Seo Yongeun, and Kang Yeseo.
The group was formed through Mnet's recent survival program, "Girls Planet 999," in which 99 trainees of Chinese, Korean, and Japanese descent competed for a spot in the debut group lineup.
The show saw immense popularity worldwide, with over 175 countries participating in the global voting and ultimately choosing the final Top 9 trainees.
Meanwhile, Kep1er is currently preparing to make their debut and provide content to communicate with fans through various channels closely.
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Written by Robyn Joan
