The idol group RIIZE (쇼타로, 은석, 성찬, 원빈, 소희, 앤톤) is currently filing a complaint against those impersonating acquaintances and spreading false information.
On the 15th, SM Entertainment stated, "We have filed a complaint against those spreading false information related to RIIZE on specific online platforms, particularly about those who have impersonated members' acquaintances to continuously write false information. Some of those confirmed for illegal activities have been specifically charged and have received fines since being sent to the prosecution last year, confirming their respective punishments."
In relation to this, SM noted, "Recently, unauthorized use of members' personal information has led to actions such as changing or canceling flight seat reservations, thereby disrupting schedules. We are also responding to this. This qualifies as obstruction of business and could be subject to claims for damages, so please be careful not to get involved in any unpleasant incidents."
Additionally, they urged fans to actively report and noted that they are also conducting monitoring at the agency level. They added, "There have been many damages caused by malicious posts and comments containing false information related to RIIZE management personnel. We are currently collecting sufficient evidence to file a complaint, and we ask that you refrain from actions that publicly disclose personal information and continue malicious personal attacks and insults." They repeatedly emphasized a strict response policy against illegal activities without any leniency.
This is the full official statement from SM Entertainment.
Hello, this is SM Entertainment.
We would like to inform you about the legal response situation regarding our artists, RIIZE (쇼타로, 은석, 성찬, 원빈, 소희, 앤톤).
1. We have filed a complaint against those spreading false information related to RIIZE on specific online platforms, particularly those who have impersonated members' acquaintances to continuously write false information. Some of those confirmed for illegal activities have been specifically charged and have received fines since being sent to the prosecution last year.
2. Recently, unauthorized use of members' personal information has led to actions such as changing or canceling flight seat reservations, thereby disrupting schedules. We are also responding to this. This qualifies as obstruction of business and could be subject to claims for damages, so please be careful not to get involved in any unpleasant incidents.
3. Through the active reporting of fans and our ongoing monitoring, we are simultaneously pursuing criminal complaints and civil claims against individuals who have posted malicious content targeting members on various platforms, including DC Inside, Women's Age, Nate Pann, Instiz, Theku, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube, regardless of domestic or foreign presence.
4. Additionally, there has been significant damage caused by malicious posts and comments containing false information related to RIIZE management personnel. We are in the process of collecting sufficient evidence to file a complaint, so please refrain from actions that publicly disclose personal information and continue malicious personal attacks and insults.
We will respond strictly without any leniency to all indiscriminate illegal activities targeting not only RIIZE but everything related to RIIZE. Please be particularly cautious to avoid being punished for actions like those mentioned above.
Thank you.
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