Buying 4 million won wine for impersonating Lee Soo-geun as a manager...an agency's legal action
May 13, 2025
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Big Planet Made Entertainment said in its official position on the 13th that it is even using a forged business card claiming that the person impersonating manager Lee Soo-geun belongs to the company. It was then reported that the attempt to buy expensive wines worth about 4 million won was made by booking them at multiple restaurants in Ulsan.
In particular, this method is a typical fraudulent method that causes financial damage to the industry because it does not appear after making a reservation in the 'private no-show' method with famous celebrities. The Big PlanetMade emphasized that "this conduct not only undermines industry confidence, but also obvious illegal acts" and that "we are aware of the seriousness of the current issue and are preparing a hardline response, including civil and criminal legal action, against impersonation and fraudulent acts."
▶The following is the full text of Big Planet Made's official position.
Hello.
It's Big Planet Made Entertainment.
We ask for special attention as there has recently been a fraudulent act of impersonating the manager of our broadcaster Lee Soo-geun for financial gain.
The impersonator claims to belong to the company and is even using a forged business card, and it has been confirmed that he attempted fraud by booking expensive wine (worth about 4 million won) at multiple restaurants in Ulsan. This is a serious illegal act that can cause real damage to the industry in the so-called 'celebrity impersonation no-show'.
Officials, please be careful to prevent damage as similar attempts may continue in the future.
We are deeply aware of the seriousness of this matter and will take tough action against impersonation and fraud, including civil and criminal legal action.
Your information and cooperation are very helpful. We ask for your continued attention and attention to prevent further damage.
Thank you.
mj.cho@sportschosun.com
