Girls' Generation's Yoona has drawn the sword against online trolls.
Yoona's agency, SM Entertainment, shared updates on legal actions regarding violations of Yoona's rights through its official social media on the 10th.
The agency stated, "Through reports from fans and ongoing monitoring, we have confirmed that false information about Yoona (Im Yoona), malicious slander, and defamation are being posted and disseminated, and we have already filed a lawsuit and requested cooperation in the investigation."
It further emphasized, "We will take all legal measures possible, including criminal complaints, against any illegal acts that express the artist's name as well as using initials, nicknames, etc., in a way that evokes the artist, and we intend to respond rigorously without any leniency or settlement."
Additionally, the agency urged, "Creating unverified rumors or posting malicious articles/videos is clearly illegal. We ask that you refrain from writing and disseminating indiscriminate malicious posts about the artist and be cautious not to become involved in unpleasant incidents that violate the law."
Meanwhile, Yoona will meet viewers through the new tvN drama "Bon Appetit, Your Majesty" airing in the latter half of this year.
Below is the full statement from the agency.
Hello.
This is SM Entertainment.
We would like to inform you about the legal actions regarding violations of rights concerning our artist Yoona (Im Yoona).
We have confirmed that false information about Yoona (Im Yoona), malicious slander, and defamation are being posted and disseminated through reports from fans through KWANGYA 119 as well as continuous monitoring, and we have already filed a lawsuit and requested cooperation in the investigation.
We will pursue all legal actions possible, including criminal complaints, against any illegal acts that express the artist's real name as well as initials, nicknames, etc., and we plan to respond rigorously without any leniency or settlement.
Generating unverified rumors or posting malicious articles/videos is a clear illegal act. We ask that you refrain from writing and disseminating indiscriminate malicious posts about the artist and be cautious not to become involved in unpleasant incidents that violate the law.
We will continue to make the best efforts to protect our artists' rights.
Thank you.
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