According to CNN, the Shincheonji Church has become the epicenter of the spread of the new strain of coronavirus (SARS-C...
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According to data released by the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) on February 23, more than 50% of COVID-19 infections in Korea are related to that church. Recently, Lee Dong Wook and Ivy are two Korean stars suspected of being involved in the Shincheonji Church. Responding to this rumor, both stars have officially spoken. Moreover, Lee Dong Wook confirmed that there will be strong measures against the rumor spreaders.
On March 3, Lee Dong Wook's agency King Kong by Starship released an official statement on Instagram:
"Hello, we are King Kong by Starship.
The company has read rumors about our artist being involved in a particular cult. Concerning this matter, we have planned to seek legal assistance against unsubstantiated rumors, malicious slander, and comments that defame our artist.
We will take legal action against the acts of spreading these rumors, damaging our artist's reputation and name.
The company will continue to monitor the situation to control it. We will try our best to protect the artist by taking strong measures, without mercy or reconciliation.
Thank you for loving and supporting our artist."
Ivy also posted on her personal Instagram: "I couldn't laugh because the rumors were so ridiculous. Be careful of false rumors." However, the singer later removed the status.
