They aren’t playing this time!
Koreaboo
1 hour ago
Recently, SM released the SM NEXT 3.0 series, revealing the next chapter for the company.
SM NEXT 3.0: 2026 미래 전략 1편(KR)https://t.co/NlVgCC5PYh
SM NEXT 3.0: SM’s Next Chapter Part 1(EN)https://t.co/CM4XzGFMJI
SM NEXT 3.0: 2026 미래 전략 2편(KR)https://t.co/TkQa3nBKhM
SM NEXT 3.0: SM’s Next Chapter Part 2(EN)https://t.co/xvf1PyiYD7 pic.twitter.com/G2rtI53tKm
— SMTOWN (@SMTOWNGLOBAL) January 20, 2026
In particular, they announced they would keep fans updated regarding reports and lawsuits.
Starting in 2026, we will be preparing to share with fans the status of our response to lawsuits and reports quarterly.
— SM
Not long after, SMTOWN‘s official social media account dropped an announcement regarding malicious comments and identified specific user accounts.
“Hello, this is SM Entertainment. We have recently confirmed that some users of the X (formerly Twitter) platform have been continuously and repeatedly posting and writing malicious content toward our artists, including the dissemination of false information, defamation, sexual harassment, personal attacks, insults, invasion of privacy, and other such acts. These illegal actions are causing significant mental harm to our artists, and we are proceeding with criminal complaints to take strict measures against such behavior and to protect the rights and interests of our affiliated artists.
Based on the reports received through KWANGYA 119 from fans, and the data collected through monitoring, we have reviewed the contents of the posts attached and have identified a total of 11 accounts that have continuously posted malicious comments targeting aespa, RIIZE, and NCT WISH.
They include 민*고릴라(@h*uaisl3v), 니*마(@o*onhn), 유*쉐(@B*iroChubby), 키*쥐(@h*ggeun), c*ssty(@c*ssty184701), l*kkk(@l*kkkk1672981), @e*rbtbfjdoe, @i*bfjdidhhdj, @n*cuterenjun, @I*eyanoko, and have submitted a criminal complaint to investigative authorities together with Sejong Law Firm (Limited). In addition to this complaint filing, we are currently reviewing malicious posts uploaded to various SNS platforms regarding other artists aside from aespa, RIIZE, and NCT WISH, and are preparing additional criminal complaints. We plan to continue expanding the scope of those subject to legal action.
Furthermore, we are collecting a large volume of evidence regarding the creation and dissemination of malicious rumors and false information related to our artists on platforms including DC Inside, Naver, Daum Cafe, Nate Pann, Instiz, Theqoo, MLB Park, FM Korea, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, etc., as well as the posting of content that mocks, despises, or contains sexually vulgar material, and the production or distribution of distorted content such as deepfakes. We will continue to pursue strict legal action without leniency through sequential criminal complaints and civil claims. In 2026 as well, SM Entertainment will continue to make our utmost efforts in all directions with the protection of our artists’ rights and interests as our top priority. We sincerely ask for your continued interest and cooperation. Thank you.”
— SM
Fans couldn’t believe that SM was finally taking action.
the usernames we’re all too familar with i cant believe theyre actually moving oh my god 😭😭😭 https://t.co/T22XNfMfkl
— 🥨 (@ningyzuos) January 20, 2026
I can’t believe my eyes, were all our efforts really not in vain? Put everyone on trial, they must be held accountable. We started this year well!!! https://t.co/v57n3uAAuP pic.twitter.com/Z5AYjW1fc9
— x_mash (@aespafuturista) January 20, 2026
Seeing this, other fandoms also wished their idol’s agencies would take action like this too.
우와 우리도 해줬으면 좋겠다 https://t.co/RIEruRLfI0
— 긴가요 (@kiof_fan) January 20, 2026
Wow, I wish our idol’s agency did this too.
제니에게 가장 필요한 거예요 @oddatelier
OA도 이렇게 일해주세요 방관하지 마세요 https://t.co/ZhDQsVWK06
— DC 제니 갤러리 (@JennieDCGallery) January 20, 2026
This is what Jennie really needs. OA, please take action like this instead of just standing by.
wakeone soon please plagiarize 🙇♀️🙏 https://t.co/s6x56qa8wy
— ִֶָ (@junchacc0) January 20, 2026