BTS vs. The Trolls: K-Pop Group Announces Legal Action Over False Accusations

The group BTS has announced legal action against malicious slander and the spread of false facts.

On the 28th, Big Hit Music, BTS’s agency, declared through the fan communication platform Weverse, “It has come to our attention that organizational efforts aimed at tarnishing and slandering the artists have escalated in recent weeks. Furthermore, malicious attempts to defame, humiliate, and ridicule the artists or spread rumors and groundless information have become excessive.”

They continued, “The company views these actions as a severe violation of the artists’ rights and will respond decisively, engaging with another law firm to reinforce our existing legal measures.” They declared a strong response.

The notice further emphasized, “We are collecting evidence of malicious postings through real-time monitoring. We will maintain a zero-tolerance policy and pursue this matter rigorously, without leniency or settlements.”

Earlier that day, unfounded suspicions about BTS were raised in online communities, causing a controversy. BTS is currently serving in the military, with the eldest member Jin, who first started military service, expected to be discharged on June 12th.

Read the complete statement from Big Hit below:

Hello. This is BIGHIT MUSIC.

We wish to update you on the legal proceedings to protect BTS members’ rights.

It has come to our attention that organizational efforts to tarnish and slander the artists have escalated recently. Furthermore, malicious attempts to defame, humiliate, and ridicule the artists or spread rumors and groundless information have become excessive.

The company views these actions as a severe violation of the artists’ rights and will respond decisively, engaging with another law firm to reinforce our existing legal measures.

We are collecting evidence of malicious postings through real-time monitoring as we speak. We will maintain a zero-tolerance policy and pursue this matter rigorously, without leniency or settlements.

Thank you.