[Official full text] ”BTS”, ”Punishment for fans who stalked. We will deal with it even during military absence”

The group BTS is continuing to take strong legal action against stalking crimes, misrepresentation of members, and dissemination of false information. 29th, management office Big Hit
Music said, ``In this quarter, we have collected evidence of acts that infringe on the rights and interests of artists, including insults and defamation, which we have collected through information provided by fans and self-monitoring.
We have collected a number of complaints and submitted numerous complaints to investigative agencies." The management office said, ``We are continuing to collect and report malicious posts against BTS, and take legal action.
Legal measures are expected to continue even during the period of performance of duties and obligations. We will take strong and strict measures against the suspects without any agreement or favor."
Meanwhile, all seven members of BTS have joined the military and are currently spending their time in the military. Next is the full text of the announcement from BTS. Hello.
Big Hit Music. We regularly take legal action against malicious posters, such as defamation, insults, sexual harassment, dissemination of false facts, and malicious slander against BTS.
going. We would like to inform you about the main progress in this regard. This quarter, we have collected insults, defamation, and other information from our fans through information provision and self-monitoring.
We have collected evidence of acts that infringe on Tist's rights and interests, and have submitted numerous complaints to investigative authorities. Sasaeng (who announced in a previous public notice that he had filed an appeal under the Stalking Punishment Act)
As a result of the prosecutor's investigation, criminal punishment was imposed on the stalking fan. In consideration of the seriousness of sasaeng behavior that threatens the safety and privacy of artists, we have implemented stricter punishment.
A petition was also filed in the next former urging punishment. In addition, as reported in the media, the sasaeng who visited the artist's home many times has violated the stalking penalty law and invaded the artist's home.
The suspect has been reported to the police, and an investigation is currently underway. Regarding the person who pretended to be a member of "BTS" and leaked unreleased sound source, in addition to the existing crime facts, there is an additional crime of pretending to be an artist.
I have secured the facts. As a result, additional criminal charges have been filed against the impostor, who has been indicted and is awaiting sentencing from the trial chamber. Rumors about artists that are likely to have malicious intentions are also false.
We compiled a large number of malicious posts that fall under the category of dissemination of facts and defamation, and included them in the complaint. Malicious rumors that harm an artist's reputation will be subject to civil and criminal law as a general rule.
We are taking legal action. Nate Pann, the person accused of repeatedly posting dozens of false facts and malicious insults on NAVER, was identified after a long police investigation.
I got it. Although the suspect requested an agreement, we maintained our position of wanting punishment and made it clear to the end that we would hold him legally accountable.
We continue to collect and report malicious posts against BTS, and take legal action. Fulfillment of military service obligation for all members
The legal response is expected to continue without any gaps during the period. We will take strong and strict measures against suspects without any agreement or punishment. Big Hit will continue in the future
Please proactively provide information through Music's legal response account. We are always grateful for the love and dedication of our fans to BTS.
. Big Hit Music will continue to make efforts to protect the rights and interests of artists. thank you.