SM Entertainment Initiates Legal Proceedings Against Harmful Posts Targeting Aespa
On June 5, SM Entertainment took a strong stand against the ongoing online abuse targeting its girl group aespa. The agency revealed that a worrying amount of defamatory content—including deepfake images, manipulated videos, and sexually harassing remarks—had been circulating across various online platforms. As a result, SM has been actively collecting evidence and moving forward with legal action.
By combining tips from vigilant fans with their own monitoring efforts, SM Entertainment confirmed that several malicious posts and comments aimed at aespa have been documented. These include serious accusations such as defamation, insults, and the creation and distribution of falsified visual content. Thanks to this evidence, criminal complaints have already been filed against multiple offenders.
The agency noted that some individuals responsible for these harmful posts have been identified, with investigations underway. In fact, a few cases have already reached final verdicts, resulting in penalties like three-year prison sentences suspended for five years, alongside fines. This shows the agency’s determination to hold those involved accountable.
SM Entertainment emphasized its firm commitment to protecting aespa and warned that legal action is still ongoing against anyone sharing or posting false claims, slander, sexual harassment, or other offensive material related to the group. The content in question has been found on both personal social media accounts and various online communities.
The company ended its statement by urging the public to steer clear of any participation—whether direct or indirect—in these illegal activities.
"Hello, this is SM Entertainment.
We would like to provide an update regarding our legal actions in response to malicious content involving our artist, aespa. This includes defamatory posts and comments, deepfakes, edited photos and videos, and other content that constitutes defamation, insults, or sexual harassment." SM Entertainment"Through reports from fans and our own monitoring, we have collected evidence of malicious posts and comments targeting aespa. Based on this evidence, we have filed legal complaints on charges including defamation, insult, and the production and distribution of manipulated content." SM Entertainment
"Investigations are currently underway, with several individuals already identified. Some cases have resulted in final convictions, including sentences such as three years in prison with five years of probation, and fines." SM Entertainment
"As in this case, we have gathered substantial evidence against those who post or spread false claims, slander, sexual harassment, mockery, or malicious content about aespa via personal social media accounts and various online communities. Legal action is currently being prepared." SM Entertainment
"We strongly advise that you refrain from any direct or indirect involvement in such illegal acts.
Thank you." SM Entertainment
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