JYP Entertainment releases update on legal actions against malicious activity targeting Stray Kids both domestically and internationally

On December 27 KST, JYP Entertainment released a detailed update on legal action against malicious netizens infringing on the rights of boy group Stray Kids. 

Notably, the agency stressed that it was strictly monitoring malicious activity on not only domestic but also international online communities, and that the agency's legal team is currently working in collaboration with domestic and international courts to identify individuals operating overseas. The company stressed that it plans on pursuing strict legal punishment against all perpetrators. 

Read JYP Entertainment's full "Notice on the Status of Legal Action Regarding Infringement of Artist Rights" below.

"Hello, this is JYPE.

As previously announced on multiple occasions, our company is pursuing firm legal measures to protect the rights and interests of our artist, Stray Kids, against actions that infringe upon their fundamental rights, including the dissemination of false information and malicious defamation.

Furthermore, through a professional monitoring agency, we are continuously and systematically collecting evidence of malicious posts and comments such as the spread of false information, defamatory content, malicious slander, and ridicule targeting our artists across domestic and international online communities and social media platforms. Based on this evidence, we have been consistently filing criminal complaints and civil lawsuits against the individuals responsible for such content.

Recently, investigative authorities have obtained warrants and are currently conducting investigations after identifying the accused parties. In addition, we are working in cooperation with domestic and international courts to verify the identities of defendants who have posted malicious content on overseas platforms. We will continue to cooperate closely with investigative authorities and judicial bodies and will pursue these matters to the fullest extent to ensure that the perpetrators receive strict legal punishment. No leniency or settlements will be considered in this process.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to STAY for the continued support and concern shown toward Stray Kids. Should any fans possess evidence related to illegal activities, we respectfully request your active cooperation and submission of such materials. (fan@jype.com)

JYPE remains firmly committed to placing our artists as our highest priority and will continue to make every effort to safeguard their rights and interests.

Thank you."

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