SOURCE MUSIC has shared an update on the legal measures against malicious posts targeting LE SSERAFIM. Read more to learn further details.
On June 7, SOURCE MUSIC released an official statement on platform Weverse, which announced the updates on thet legal proceedings against malicious posts targeting LE SSERAFIM.
"Hello. This is SOURCE MUSIC.
First of all, we would like to apologize for the concerns that some of the current events may have caused our fans, who love and support LE SSERAFIM.
We have declared plans to strengthen legal procedures, since indiscriminate and malicious posts targeting LE SSERAFIM have become extreme.
Therefore, we moved up our 2024 semi-annual notice to keep our fans update regarding the legal proceedings and actions. We apologize for the delay in sharing these proceedings due to the preparation of numerous legal complaints and the gathering of evidence.
The agency applies a comprehensive manner in collecting evidence related to the artists, involving malicious posts on social media and online communities, and this covers domestic and overseas areas.
Evidence has also been collected through the fans' reports, and by implementing all professional methods such as the assistance from domestic and foreign law firms."
SOURCE MUSIC then announced that a wide range of posts and comments have been compiled and sent to the investigative authorities.
The charges include contempt, defamation, digital sex crimes, malicious criticism, dissemination of false information, personal attacks, derogatory remarks, mockery, and vulgar comments.
"The posts and comments that are punishable by law are those uploaded on portal sites and online communities such as Naver, Nate Pann, theqoo, Dcinside, instiz, and ilbe, as well as social media platforms.
In addition to this, an official complaint has been filed with investigative authorities against malicious posts and comments on international platforms, as well as the managers of those channels.
We will make use of this time to provide updates on the legal actions we had taken before. We would also like to let you know that this case will be handled through an extensive investigation, which will inspect those who have authorized malicious posts and comments online.
The investigation also concluded with verdicts who are guilty, as the offenders were also punished under criminal law, and faced fines up to two million KRW ($1,461 USD)."
"SOURCE MUSIC is committed to uproot such crimes perpetrated against our artists, regardless of how long it takes," The agency stated. "We will continue to offer no leniency or settlements, ensuring that the offenders are appropriately punished without exception, as this has always been our practice."
"Thank you for your unwavering love and support for LE SSERAFIM. Please send any reports of cases of violation to SOURCE MUSIC's legal hotline at protect@sourcemusic.com," The agency continued. "We will continue to work to ensure that the rights of our artists are fully protected."
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Written by Israel Monte
