The One Hundred stated that it is taking ongoing firm measures regarding the malicious slander and dissemination of false information about artists.
On the 17th, The One Hundred reported in an official press release, "We have been continuously monitoring posts and malicious comments that defame our affiliated artists and all company personnel, including malicious slander, dissemination of false information, insults, and ridicule, which are being indiscriminately spread through online communities, portal sites, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, etc."
It added, "We are currently taking strong legal action against some malicious commenters and illegal opinion manipulation companies, and we plan to continue filing lawsuits in the future," emphasizing that "we will take strict legal measures without any warnings, leniency, or settlements during this process."
Additionally, it was noted that "a suspect who has been continuously disseminating posts that include false information and defamation on 'DC Inside' has been identified and apprehended, and we have decided to quickly respond to malicious commenters and continuously share updates on the situation," confirming an ongoing firm response and adding, "We will do our best to continuously support and protect our affiliated artists."
Meanwhile, One Hundred, led by musician MC Mong, is the agency for the group The Boyz. It is also the parent company of Big Planet Made, which includes artists such as Taemin, Lee Mujin, VIVIZ (Eunha, Shinbi, Umji), Bio, Ha Sungwoon, Ren, performance director Kasper, Kany, singer and actor Lee Seung Gi, entertainer Lee Soo Geun, Kim Dae Ho, and Bad Villain, as well as INB100, which includes EXO's Baekhyun, Xiumin, and Chen.
The following is the full statement from The One Hundred.
[We inform you about the malicious slander and dissemination of false information regarding One Hundred artists.]
Hello. This is The One Hundred.
We have been continuously monitoring the posts and malicious comments that defame our affiliated artists and all company personnel, including malicious slander, dissemination of false information, insults, and ridicule, which are being indiscriminately spread through online communities, portal sites, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, etc.
In response, we are currently taking strong legal action against some malicious commenters and illegal opinion manipulation companies, and we will continue to file lawsuits in the future. We emphasize that we will take strict legal measures without any warnings, leniency, or settlements during this process.
Recently, a suspect who has been continuously disseminating posts that include false information and defamation on 'DC Inside' has been identified and apprehended, and we have decided to quickly respond to malicious commenters and continuously share updates on the situation.
We will do our best to continuously support and protect our affiliated artists.
Finally, we would like to thank the fans who always send great love and support to our affiliated artists.
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