Galaxy Corporation said on September 12 that it will take firm legal action against malicious comments and the spread of false information targeting its artist G-Dragon, whose real name is Kwon Ji-yong.
“We are pursuing legal action regarding rights violations caused by baseless falsehoods and malicious posts about G-Dragon,” the company said in a statement on September 12.
The agency explained that it has identified cases of defamation, slander, and the spread of false information circulating on online communities and social media through fan reports and internal monitoring, and is working with investigative authorities to respond.
“We have appointed the law firm Yulchon and are strengthening monitoring and evidence collection across online platforms,” Galaxy Corporation added. “Reports from fans are also being actively used as key grounds for legal action.”
“We are pursuing every possible civil and criminal measure, including criminal complaints, not only against posts using the artist’s real name but also those using initials, nicknames, or abbreviations that may be linked to him,” the company said. “There will be no leniency or settlements.”
BY KIM MIN-YOUNG [kim.minyoung5@joongang.co.kr]
