Singer G-Dragon has drawn his sword against online commenters.
On the 3rd, G-Dragon's agency, Galaxy Corporation, stated, "Recently, baseless falsehoods and malicious postings about our artist have been indiscriminately spreading through online communities and social media."
The agency emphasized that "we feel serious concern about these malicious acts and will take strong legal action," adding, "Dissemination of false information, defamation, insults, and violations of personal information are clear illegal acts and can be subject to legal penalties under the Information and Communications Network Act and the Criminal Act."
It was added, "We are closely monitoring online communities and social media and collecting related materials, and reports from fans will also be actively used as important grounds for legal action."
Finally, it was stated, "Galaxy Corporation will conduct necessary legal procedures after closely reviewing malicious postings about our artist, and we will respond strongly to the dissemination of false information and defamation without any agreement or leniency," adding, "We will continue to do our best to protect the artist's rights through thorough monitoring and ongoing responses."
Meanwhile, G-Dragon held the 'G-DRAGON 2025 WORLD TOUR [Übermensch] IN KOREA, presented by Coupang Play' at Goyang Stadium on the 29th and 30th of last month, kicking off the world tour.
Below is the full statement from the agency.
Hello, this is Galaxy Corporation.
Recently, baseless falsehoods and malicious postings about our artist have been indiscriminately spreading through online communities and social media.
This is a serious issue that not only severely damages the artist's reputation but could also cause confusion to fans and the public due to erroneous information, going beyond mere opinions.
In response, we feel serious concern about these malicious acts and will take strong legal action. We sternly warn you that dissemination of false information, defamation, insults, and violations of personal information are clear illegal acts and can be subject to legal penalties under the Information and Communications Network Act and the Criminal Act.
We are closely monitoring online communities and social media and collecting related materials, and reports from fans will also be actively used as important grounds for legal action.
If you discover malicious postings directed at our artist, we would appreciate it if you could send them through the report email below.
Galaxy Corporation will conduct necessary legal procedures after closely reviewing malicious postings about our artist, and we clarify that we will respond strongly to the dissemination of false information and defamation without any agreement or leniency.
In the future, we will do our best to protect the artist's rights through thorough monitoring and ongoing responses.
We sincerely thank fans for their unwavering love and support for our artist.
Thank you.
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