Seohyun Issues Strong Legal Warning Over Online Malice and Defamation
Jun 04, 2025
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Seo-hyun's agency LEAD Entertainment announced on its official account on the 4th that it will legally respond strongly with partner lawyers (law firms) to cases of malicious slander, false information, personal attacks, defamation posts and malicious comments circulating on various online communities and SNS.
The agency notes that "Continuously defaming and insulting artists online is a clear criminal act, and there is absolutely no agreement and leniency." he warned.
"We have started collecting malicious comments to protect the artist, and the reports and materials from our fans will greatly help us prepare or respond to our legal preparations," he said. "If you find any illegal cases, we would like to request a report."
Meanwhile, Seo-hyun is scheduled to meet with viewers through KBS2's new Wednesday-Thursday drama 『Namjoo's First Night』, which will premiere on the 11th.
Hereinafter, full access to LEAD Entertainment
Hello, we're LEAD Entertainment.
Regarding Seo Hyun, our artist, we inform you that we will legally respond strongly to malicious slander, false information dissemination, personal attacks, defamation posts and malicious comments circulating in various online communities and social media.
In particular, the following acts are clearly criminal acts.
- Distribution of false information (crime of defamation under Article 307 of the Criminal Act) - Posting offensive expressions (crime of insult under Article 311 of the Criminal Act) - Words and actions that cause sexual shame (crime of obscene use of communication media under Article 13 of the Sexual Violence Punishment Act) - Repeated slander and threatening messages (Act on Punishment of Stalking Crimes, etc.)
We would like to inform you that continuing to defame and insult artists online is a clear criminal act, and there is absolutely no agreement and leniency.
We have started collecting malicious comments to protect artists, and the reports and materials you give us will greatly help us prepare and respond to our legal arrangements.
If you find an illegal case, we would like to request a report.
Lead Entertainment will do its best to protect the artist, and we sincerely thank the fans for their support and trust in Seohyun.
antahn22@sportschosun.com
