Wake One Entertainment, the agency representing groups ZEROBASEONE and ALPHADRIVEONE, has announced its decision to pursue legal action.
On the 20th, Wake One stated, "We are observing with a heavy heart the indiscriminate slander and spread of false rumors about our artists on domestic and international online communities and social media."
The agency continued, "Our artists are doing their utmost for new growth at every moment. However, the spread of defamatory posts, insults, defamation, and baseless falsehoods, including those attacking appearances, have left deep scars not only on the artists themselves but also on the hearts of the fans who cherish them."
Furthermore, "We feel it is our greatest duty as an agency to protect the personal rights and honor of our artists (ZEROBASEONE, ALPHADRIVEONE). We have appointed the law firm Sejong to proceed with legal measures against actions that infringe upon these rights."
Wake One urged, "Sharing unverified information or speculative content to guess or criticize specific individuals can cause significant harm. We earnestly ask you to refrain from crossing the line with baseless slander, personal attacks, and exposure of personal information."
In conclusion, "We will continue to respond consistently and responsibly to protect the rights and interests of our artists."
Official Statement from Wake One
Hello, this is Wake One.
First, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to the fans who continue to show unwavering support and affection for our artists. We are observing with a heavy heart the indiscriminate slander and spread of false rumors about our artists on domestic and international online communities and social media.
Our artists are doing their utmost for new growth at every moment. However, the spread of defamatory posts, insults, defamation, and baseless falsehoods, including those attacking appearances, have left deep scars not only on the artists themselves but also on the hearts of the fans who cherish them.
We feel it is our greatest duty as an agency to protect the personal rights and honor of our artists (ZEROBASEONE, ALPHADRIVEONE). We have appointed the law firm Sejong to proceed with legal measures against actions that infringe upon these rights.
Sharing unverified information or speculative content to guess or criticize specific individuals can cause significant harm. We earnestly ask you to refrain from crossing the line with baseless slander, personal attacks, and exposure of personal information.
Wake One will continue to respond consistently and responsibly to protect the rights and interests of our artists.
Thank you.
Kim Ji-won, TenAsia Reporter one@tenasia.co.kr