Lee Suji's side has warned of strong legal action against malicious posts such as malicious slander and defamation. There will be no leniency or settlement under a 'zero-tolerance principle.'
CP Entertainment, Lee Suji's agency, issued an official statement on the 8th saying, "We have confirmed that posts and comments containing malicious slander, insults, personal attacks, spreading of false information, and defamation directed at Lee Suji have been continuously posted and spread on online communities and social media recently," the agency said.
It added, "Because this is a serious matter that infringes on the artist's honor and rights, we are carefully verifying all related matters and responding thoroughly," announcing a policy of strong response.
The agency said it will continue all strong responses, including civil and criminal legal measures, in cooperation with its legal representatives. In particular, it maintained a hard-line stance, saying, "To protect the artist, we will respond strictly under a zero-tolerance principle with no leniency or settlements."
Finally, the agency added, "We will continue to do our best to protect the rights and interests of our artists."
Meanwhile, Lee Suji has received great public affection across various broadcasts and content. She also addresses social issues in her content, and recently was embroiled in controversy over satirizing the re-election protest.
- Below is the full official statement from CP Entertainment.
Hello. This is CP Entertainment.
First, we sincerely thank you for the great interest and love you show to our artist Lee Suji.
We have confirmed that posts and comments containing malicious slander, insults, personal attacks, spreading of false information, and defamation directed at Lee Suji have been continuously posted and spread on online communities and social media recently.
Because this is a serious matter that infringes on the artist's honor and rights, we are carefully verifying all related matters and responding thoroughly.
In addition, we will proceed with all necessary legal responses, including civil and criminal measures with our legal representatives, against those who write or disseminate malicious posts or comments. We also inform you that we will respond strictly under a zero-tolerance principle with no leniency or settlement to protect the artist.
We will continue to do our best to protect the rights and interests of our artists.<
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