EDAM Entertainment has released an official statement, which declared the agency's resolve to take legal action against malicious comments targeting IU.
On November 11, EDAM Entertainment uploaded two statements written in English and Korean. According to the statements, the agency shared updates on the legal proceedings against individuals who participated in harmful or malicious activities against the singer.
Aside from IU, the agency also mentioned IU's labelmate WOODZ. With the company's collaboration with the Shinwon LLC law firm, complaints have been found, and criminal acts such as insults, defamation, baseless plagiarism accusations, sexual harassment, and the distribution of obscene materials are to be punished by the law.
The statement also disclosed that around 180 individuals "have been reported as defendants" and that more complaints are being filed.
"The Company (EDAM), in collaboration with the Firm, will continue to take strong legal action to protect the Artists' honor and personal rights."
EDAM also revealed that it will continue to monitor evidence of illegal acts from news portals and online communities.
"The Company calls upon online platform operators and community members, domestically and internationally, to treat these matters with the utmost seriousness and cooperate with law enforcement in ongoing investigations."
EDAM followed up, "The Company selected the most severe illegal acts and proceeded with criminal charges under the principle of zero tolerance, aiming for strict punishment without any leniency."
Read the full statement below:
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Written by Israel Monte
