Complaint once morest the first distributor of personal photos submitted to the police in September
Legal response to reckless personal attacks and invasion of privacy, ‘warning’ even for secondary perpetrators
Jennie, member of the group Blackpink. Provided by YG
In relation to the leak of photos of Jennie, a member of the group Blackpink, the agency took legal action.
YG Entertainment announced on the 3rd, “We have officially commissioned the police to investigate the person who first distributed Jennie’s personal photos.
YG continued, “In order to minimize further damage, we have refrained from commenting and expressing our position. He explained the background for taking legal action.
YG said, “We are taking strong legal action once morest posts that damage the personality and honor of our artists.” We would like to inform you that we have filed a complaint and accusation for defamation under the Information and Communications Network Act, violation of the ban on illegal information distribution, and obscenity using communication media.”
The agency warned that it would take all legal measures without any leniency for any additional damage that may occur in the future. YG said, “Pictures circulated online are illegally disclosed regardless of the person’s will. Please refrain from indiscriminate sharing.”
Since last May, several photos of Jennie and a person believed to be BTS member V have been uploaded one following another on online communities, and rumors of a dating relationship have surfaced. YG and Hive (BTS’s agency) did not comment on the authenticity of the photos. Since then, as photos of her private life have been circulated several times, Jennie’s fans have urged her agency to take an active response, saying, “Protect the artist.”
