Na Sang-hyun's band sued for false information over allegations of sexual harassment, and the victim cannot exist
Aug 25, 2025
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The agency of Na Sang-hyun's band, JaeNewary, announced on the 25th that it has received a complaint and accusation against Na Sang-hyun's band regarding violation of the Information and Communication Network Act (defamation), obstruction of business, insults, and dissemination of false information.
The agency is identifying users of X (formerly Twitter) and Google Drive who posted malicious false information and insulting expressions against Na Sang-hyun's band members through investigative agencies, and is also collecting false information and insulting expressions on social media through monitoring""The specific situation of Na Sang-hyun band members raised by some online users is a non-existent false fact, and therefore the existence of victims from the situation cannot be established either."," he repeatedly denied allegations of sexual harassment by Na Sang-hyun.
I would like to apologize again for the confusion and disappointment caused by the initial response to the fans who care about Na Sang-hyun's band"We will do our best to protect the rights and interests of artists and restore their honor in the future."," he added.
Recently, a suspicion of sexual harassment was posted that Na Sang-hyun, a band vocalist and guitarist, touched a woman's thigh pretending to be intoxicated while drinking. In response, Na Sang-hyun posted an apology saying, `After drinking in the past, I hurt the victim at a time when I can't remember the specific circumstances.'
However, the agency pre-emptively posted a statement on the premise of moral responsibility immediately after the report was made public, even when the facts were not sufficiently confirmed"After looking closely at and confirming the situation with the artist, he denied the allegation of sexual harassment, saying, "We reveal that the actions mentioned in the post are not true."
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Hello, I'm Janeweary, Inc.
The company has completed a complaint and accusation against Na Sang-hyun Band regarding violation of the Information and Communication Network Act (defamation), obstruction of business, insults, and dissemination of false information through the law firm's perusal.
X (formerly Twitter) users who posted malicious false information and insulting expressions against Na Sang-hyun's band members and Google Drive users are being identified through investigative agencies, and they are also collecting false information and insulting expressions on social media through monitoring.
The specific situation of Na Sang-hyun band members raised by some online users is a non-existent false fact, and therefore the existence of a victim from that situation cannot be established either.
I would like to apologize again for the confusion and regret of the initial response to the fans who care about Na Sang-hyun's band. We will do our best to protect the rights and interests of artists and restore their honor in the future. Thank you.
wjlee@sportschosun.com
