[Full text] ”NewJeans” victim of sexual harassment via in-game character... ”Inappropriate content will be removed and active action will be taken”

Some users of the "PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS" (hereinafter referred to as "PUBG") game have engaged in inappropriate behavior regarding the "NewJeans" character, sparking controversy.
On the 20th, PUBG production company KRAFTON and ADOR stated, "Recently, some users have been posting comments such as 'NewJean
"There have been cases of people using the 's' characters to create and share inappropriate posts," the company said, adding, "This does not conform to the brand image and values of both parties and causes discomfort to all fans.
Prior to this, KRAFTON collaborated with NewJeans to release a NewJeans character in the PUBG game.
However, during this process, some users sexualized the characters in "NewJeans," sparking controversy. In response, KRAFTON and ADOR stated that the purpose of the collaboration was to
They said they would take appropriate measures against those who wore inappropriate items. Krafton and Ador also said, "We will delete the posts in question and the users in question will participate in community activities.
"There is a risk of restrictions being imposed," they warned. Below is the full statement from KRAFTON & ADOR: Dear PUBG and NewJeans fans,
First of all, we would like to thank you for your enthusiastic support and interest in the collaboration between PUBG and NewJeans.
Through this collaboration, the two brands will be able to connect with each other's fans even more.
We are very happy to be able to provide this important opportunity to bring our users closer together. However, recently, some users have been posting inappropriate content using the "NewJeans" character.
This behavior does not conform to the brand image and values of both parties and causes discomfort to all fans.
In response, KRAFTON and ADOR state the following position:
In-game actions related to items worn by characters in "NewJeans":
We plan to take appropriate action soon regarding any items worn that do not comply with the spirit of the collaboration.
Through this, we hope to create a healthier environment within the game and ensure the safety of all users.
We will provide more details on the measures we are taking to ensure everyone can enjoy the game safely. Following our Community Guidelines:
Rebellious users must adhere to PUBG's community guidelines.
These guidelines prohibit the posting of unhealthy content, and violations of these guidelines will result in the suspension of the game.
Measures: KRAFTON and ADOR take this situation seriously and will proactively deal with inappropriate content.
Any posts that cause problems will be removed and the user may be subject to restrictions on community activities. Fans, please help:
We need your help in maintaining a healthy and positive community culture.
If you find inappropriate content, please report it immediately. Our collaboration allows us to combine our strengths, present new content, and bring a breath of fresh air to our fans.
The aim was to provide something different and interesting. Also, since the costumes were made based on the game review grade (15 years old), there was a prior agreement that they would not deviate from the standard of idol stage costumes.
However, we are concerned that some users may use existing game content inappropriately, which could undermine the purpose of this collaboration.
There were some shortcomings that could not be fully anticipated. ADOR, which prioritizes protecting artists and respecting fans, and
With a mission to provide an innovative and fun experience, KRAFTON and both companies prioritize protecting artists and a healthy, positive community culture.
We formed a circle of empathy with our common goal. We would like to emphasize once again that in our collaborations, we have always placed the protection of artists first.
We value the community we create together with our fans.
We sincerely apologize for this situation, and will make further thorough preparations and reviews in the future.
We will do our best not to disappoint our fans.