They will take legal action.
Koreaboo
1 hour ago
Recently, it was reported that a popular K-Pop male singer had a child with a woman he had a previous relationship with in 2022.
As a result, many rumors and speculations began spreading online as netizens tried to identify the singer.
Most recently, idol group HIGHLIGHT’s agency, Around Us Entertainment, released an official statement online regarding false claims being made online.
“Unconfirmed, false information circulating on social media and online communities is causing serious harm to HIGHLIGHT members.
The rumors circling online are absolutely untrue. The spread of such false information constitutes defamation under the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection and the Criminal Act. We plan to take strong legal action as it has damaged their reputation and trust, resulting in significant mental and financial losses.”
— Around Us Entertainment
The specific legal action plans include criminal action and civil claims for damages.
We will file a criminal complaint for defamation against those who spread false information. We will also pursue legal action, including civil damages, against anyone who has caused financial loss to the members and the company due to the spread of false information.
— Around Us Entertainment
Meanwhile, media outlets reported that a popular K-pop male singer had a child with his former girlfriend in 2022, and it was not confirmed whether the singer was listed as the father on the family register.
Popular K-Pop Male Singer Confirmed To Having A Child From Previous Relationship