Source Music has released an official statement addressing a recent surge in harmful online content directed at LE SSERAFIM, announcing that the company will take firm legal action against individuals responsible for malicious posts.
On November 14, the agency explained that it has recently observed a noticeable increase in online activity containing hateful remarks, insults, mockery, and the spread of false claims about the group and its members. According to the company, these actions violate the artists’ rights and will be handled through strict legal procedures.
The agency emphasized that it actively monitors online spaces in order to identify harmful content targeting its artists. As a result of this monitoring process, the company confirmed that the number of malicious posts involving LE SSERAFIM has risen significantly in recent weeks, prompting a stronger legal response.
The agency’s full statement reads as follows:
Hello,
This is Source Music.
To protect LE SSERAFIM’s rights, our company operates a real-time monitoring system for malicious posts as well as HYBE’s reporting channel for artist rights violations. Through these systems, we have confirmed a recent sharp increase in malicious posts that target LE SSERAFIM and its members with hateful criticism, insults, mockery, and the spread of false information, content that infringes upon the artists’ rights.
Insults and defamation against an artist constitute criminal acts punishable under the law. We are carrying out both regular and ad-hoc legal measures against malicious posts found within online communities. Anonymous posts and comments are not exempt, and criminal penalties continue to be imposed on those who create such content.
In particular, writing posts that treat unverified claims or rumors as if they were factual, thereby damaging an artist’s reputation, is a clear illegal act that violates their personal rights. We fully recognize the severity of such actions and are reinforcing our monitoring and legal response procedures to protect our artists.
After our previous legal notice, criminal penalties continued to be issued against perpetrators of malicious posts. During the investigation process, we actively cooperate with authorities by clarifying the damages suffered by our artists and submitting relevant evidence to ensure that offenders receive appropriate punishment.
In accordance with our policy, we will pursue criminal action to the fullest extent without settlement or leniency under any circumstances. Details regarding the status of our legal actions will be shared in a future update.
We also wish to inform you that malicious posts infringing on our artists’ rights, regardless of platform, including domestic and international portals, communities, and social media, are all subject to criminal complaints.
Reports submitted through HYBE’s unified artist rights violation reporting site (https://protect.hybecorp.com) greatly support our efforts to protect the artists and pursue legal action. We express our sincere gratitude to FEARNOT who have taken the time to send in reports. Based on your valuable information, we will continue to strengthen our legal response.
We deeply appreciate the unwavering support and trust from FEARNOT who always stand by LE SSERAFIM.
Source Music will continue to explore and implement every possible measure to safeguard our artists’ rights.
Thank you.
The agency reiterated that it will not tolerate defamatory content or the spread of false information targeting the group. Source Music also stressed that anonymous posts will not shield offenders from legal consequences, noting that individuals responsible for such behavior may still face criminal penalties if their identities are uncovered during investigations.
Additionally, the company highlighted the importance of fan reports in helping monitor harmful content online. By using HYBE’s official reporting platform, fans can submit evidence of malicious posts, which the agency says plays a valuable role in its efforts to protect the artists.
Source Music concluded by thanking LE SSERAFIM’s fandom, FEARNOT, for their continued support and cooperation. The company reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the rights, reputation, and well-being of the group through strengthened monitoring and legal action moving forward.
- What action is Source Music taking against malicious posts about LE SSERAFIM?
Source Music is taking firm legal action against individuals responsible for malicious posts targeting LE SSERAFIM.
- What types of harmful content has Source Music identified regarding LE SSERAFIM?
The harmful content includes hateful remarks, insults, mockery, and the spread of false claims about the group and its members.
- How does Source Music monitor harmful online content?
Source Music operates a real-time monitoring system for malicious posts and utilizes HYBEu2019s reporting channel for artist rights violations.
- Are anonymous posts exempt from legal consequences according to Source Music?
No, anonymous posts are not exempt, and individuals may face criminal penalties if their identities are uncovered during investigations.
- What should fans do to help combat malicious posts against LE SSERAFIM?
Fans can report harmful content through HYBEu2019s unified artist rights violation reporting site to support legal action.
- What is Source Music's stance on defamatory content targeting LE SSERAFIM?
Source Music will not tolerate defamatory content or the spread of false information and is committed to pursuing criminal action against offenders.
