“Lee Sun-kyun’s VIP room salon, BTS is also a regular?”… BTS Gallery Announces Strongly Angry Statement [Full Text]

BTS Gallery released a statement in response to the group BTS being mentioned in the Room Salon report surrounding the drug charges of actor Lee Sun-kyun (48).

BTS Gallery said on the 26th, "As false information is currently being spread indiscriminately regarding BTS, fans can spread unfounded facts through videos, posts, or comments in an online space that anyone can see, or use abusive language, insults, etc. We cannot condone serious criminal acts that damage reputation and cause indescribable pain to the victims,” he said. “We will track criminal acts to the end, monitor them continuously, file criminal charges and claim civil damages without any leniency or leniency.” “We would like to inform you that we will take all possible legal actions,” he said in a statement.

At the same time, he emphasized, "Please immediately stop any actions that create or spread false facts, defame BTS, and further cause psychological damage, and delete all existing defamatory posts." .

Previously, one media outlet revealed the Gangnam room salon that Lee Sun-kyun frequented and reported, “Some BTS members who are taking a break without enlisting in the military are also regulars here.” At the same time, he drew attention by mentioning the names of Jimin, V, Jungkook, and RM, saying, "Among the BTS members, except for J-Hope, Jin, and Suga, Jimin, V, Jungkook, and RM did not enlist in the military."

In response, BTS Gallery said that it was reckless false information and defamation and said, “We will take all legal action.”

Previously, the Incheon Police Agency's drug crime investigation unit booked Lee Seon-kyun without detention on charges of marijuana and psychotropic drugs under the Narcotics Management Act. Group Big Bang's G-Dragon was also booked on drug charges.

In addition to this incident, there was also talk that Lee Sun-kyun was a VIP at an entertainment establishment that only 1% of people entered. One news outlet also caused a stir by reporting an interview with Lee Seon-gyu, in which an official from an entertainment establishment said, "I come here often," and "Usually no one comes. I don't know what happens in the room. Something bigger could break out."Below is the full text of BTS’ gallery statement:Name Statement

BTS Gallery announces an official statement.

As false information is currently being spread indiscriminately regarding BTS, fans are harmed by spreading unfounded facts through videos, posts, or comments in online spaces that can be viewed by anyone, or by defaming people through profanity and insults. We cannot condone serious criminal acts that cause indescribable pain.

Creating and disseminating false facts online as well as distributing false facts created by others through videos, posts, etc. are criminal acts that constitute a violation of the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, etc. and defamation under the Criminal Act. It is subject to criminal punishment.

Fans will pursue the criminal activities of those who spread false information to defame BTS and destroy the members' character with severe swearing and insulting remarks, and will continuously monitor them to file criminal charges without any leniency or tolerance. We inform you that we will take all possible legal action, including civil damages claims.

Therefore, please immediately stop any actions that create or spread false information, defame BTS, and further cause psychological damage, and delete all existing defamatory posts.

thank you

October 26, 2023
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Choi Ji-ye, Ten Asia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr