SM has announced a strong response to those who spread false information about its group RIIZE.

SM Entertainment has announced a strong response to those who spread false information about its group RIIZE.

SM Entertainment said through RIIZE's official channel on the 13th, "False facts about RIIZE members are being spread indiscriminately mainly through social media and online communities, as well as illegal acts such as posting excessive posts containing personal attacks, insults, and malicious slander. “It continues to occur,” he said.

He continued, "The above actions are clear criminal acts that seriously damage the personality and reputation of our artists. We are fully aware of the matter and are reviewing the collected data, and we are filing a complaint so that the perpetrators who committed the illegal acts are punished." “We plan to respond strongly without any agreement or leniency.” In addition, “Invasion of privacy such as habitual stalking, verbal abuse, and sexual harassment against people around the artist, especially family members and acquaintances, continues,” he said. “As these are also criminal acts against individuals, legal action is required.” “Please be aware of the fact that this is possible, and please be especially careful not to become involved in any unpleasant incidents,” he emphasized.

◆ Below is SM Entertainment’s full statement.

Hello. This is SM Entertainment.

Not only are false facts about RIIZE members being spread indiscriminately through social media and online communities, but illegal activities such as personal attacks, insults, and excessive postings containing malicious slander continue to occur.

The above act is a clear criminal act that seriously damages the character and reputation of the affiliated artist. We are fully aware of the matter and are reviewing the collected data, and we are filing a complaint to ensure that the perpetrator of the illegal act is punished. We plan to take strong action without agreement or leniency.

In addition, acts of violating the privacy of artists, such as habitual stalking, verbal abuse, and sexual harassment against people around them, especially family members and acquaintances, continue.

As these acts are also criminal acts against individuals, please be aware that legal action is possible, and please be very careful not to become involved in unpleasant matters.

We are always grateful to the fans who love RIIZE, and we will continue to do our best to protect our artists.

thank you

Kim Ji-won, Ten Asia reporter bella@tenasia.co.kr