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Some haters who spread false information about singer IU and posted malicious comments were severely punished by IU 's agency EDAM Ent.
IU's agency EDAM Entertainment said on the 24th, "We have been indicted on charges of insult and defamation under criminal law for posting a number of excessive slander and indiscriminate malicious comments against Artist IU, and the seriousness of the crime has resulted in a heavier fine than the one demanded by the prosecutor under the authority of the court."
"Other perpetrators have also been summoned several times, and the investigation is currently underway," they said, adding that the new complaint will be filed without any agreement or leniency.
Earlier, IU's agency, EDAM Entertainment, warned on its official SNS that it would take legal action against malicious postings such as malicious slander, spreading false information, sexual harassment, violation of privacy, personal attacks and defamation against artists, and based on this, it filed criminal charges through a law firm.
The following is the full text of EDAM Entertainment's official position.
"Hello, this is EDAM Entertainment. We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the fans who support and love IU.
We previously issued a statement about our regular implementation of legal action against malicious and defamatory comments regarding our artist IU, which include malicious slander, spreading false rumors, sexual harassment, privacy violations, and personal attacks. We will now give an update about our progress in this matter.
On the basis of evidence collected through our own monitoring, as well as evidence sent to us by fans, the agency has filed multiple complaints for investigation through a law firm.
Some of these attackers, who posted several malicious comments and engaged in excessive slander, were charged with being in contempt of the penal code regarding defamation. These crimes were severe enough that the judge authorized the prosecution to give a more severe fine than the recommended fine. Several other attackers have been summoned for investigation and are currently being processed.
As we previously stated, the agency will not stop here and will continue to actively collect evidence and monitor the situation and respond with strong legal action without lenience or cooperation.
Furthermore, EDAM Entertainment will also take regular legal action, including filing criminal complaints and civil complaints about damages, against malicious comments that slander IU’s fans as well as IU herself.
The information sent to us by fans has been a great help to us and we ask that you keep sending us information. As EDAM Entertainment, we will work hard in order to create only happy moments for IU and Uaena (fandom name) in the future. As always, thank you".
