Actress Hwang Bo Ra, TWICE’s Tzuyu, and popular YouTuber Honorary British Baek Jin Kyung have delivered a dose of long-awaited justice by taking firm action against malicious commenters.
Unlike in the past, when ignoring hateful remarks was often seen as the best response, celebrities are now adopting a markedly tougher stance. As the severity of online defamation intensifies and baseless rumors and abusive comments continue to spread unchecked, stars are increasingly choosing decisive measures in what has become an all-out battle against cyberbullies.
The cruelty of such comments has reached disturbing levels. Recently, Hwang Bo Ra was targeted with a malicious remark aimed at her 21-month-old son. On February 10, after she uploaded a parenting-related video to her YouTube channel, a commenter wrote an insulting message disparaging the toddler’s temperament.
Outraged, Hwang Bo Ra publicly exposed the comment by sharing a screenshot on social media. With a single incredulous “Excuse me??,” she conveyed her disbelief and anger. Following her firm response and public call-out, the netizen quietly deleted the comment.
Tzuyu also recently faced shocking, malicious comments. In this case, the offender posed as a fan, disguising the attack as friendly advice. More astonishingly, the individual went as far as subscribing to the paid fan communication platform Bubble, which requires a monthly fee of 5,000 KRW, solely to leave the hurtful message.
The commenter wrote, “Tzuyu, can’t you lose some leg weight? The backup dancers are slimmer than you,” making a blatant personal attack.
Tzuyu, however, responded with composure. She first replied, “Thank you,” accompanied by a smiling emoji, demonstrating grace under pressure. She then added a pointed remark: “Save your money,” delivering a sharp yet controlled rebuke.
Meanwhile, Honorary British Baek Jin Kyung, one of the hottest YouTubers and influencers at the moment, found herself unexpectedly entangled in fake news. On February 18, she appeared as a guest on MBC’s 'Radio Star.' After the broadcast aired, a post containing rumors about her surfaced on Threads. The claims falsely alleged that she had committed assaults in areas such as Hongdae and Itaewon in the past and suggested that she had struggled to continue her career due to a criminal record.
Fans quickly alerted Honorary British Baek Jin Kyung to the rumors, prompting swift action from his agency. Duho Corporation issued an official statement on February 19, declaring that the allegations circulating online were “clearly false and entirely inconsistent with objective facts.”
The agency announced that it would pursue strong legal action, including both civil and criminal charges, against the original poster without engaging in any fact-checking process with them. It also warned that anyone who shares, reposts, edits, or further disseminates the false information could be held equally accountable.
Honorary British Baek Jin Kyung herself spoke out, stating, “I was informed that false information about me was being spread from an account that had blocked me. This constitutes serious defamation and the dissemination of false information under criminal law. We have secured and preserved all related posts, comments, and account information and will proceed with immediate legal action.”
Once news of the impending lawsuit broke, the netizen responsible for spreading the rumors hastily deleted the account. As more malicious commenters retreat in the face of firm legal measures, the entertainment industry is witnessing a growing precedent of strong and proactive responses to online abuse.
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