SM Entertainment Reveals Accounts Already Facing Legal Action Over Malicious Posts

SM Entertainment has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting its artists through strong legal action against malicious online activity.

On July 10, SM Entertainment released an update on its ongoing legal efforts against individuals who have violated the rights of its artists. The agency stressed that attempts to evade legal responsibility by deleting posts, deactivating accounts, or making them private will not prevent offenders from being held accountable, adding that it has already secured sufficient evidence and will continue pursuing strict legal action without exception.

Hello, this is SM Entertainment.

We would like to provide an update regarding our legal response to acts that infringe upon the rights of our artists.

First, we are aware that some malicious online users have recently attempted to evade legal responsibility through various methods, including deleting or deactivating their accounts, deleting posts, or making their accounts private.

However, no such attempt to circumvent responsibility can exempt anyone from legal liability or punishment. We have already secured sufficient evidence for legal action through real-time evidence collection and are pursuing strong legal measures against all illegal acts, including these attempts to avoid accountability, without exception.

In particular, we would like to inform you that legal complaints have already been filed against the accounts listed below based on reports submitted through KWANGYA 119 regarding violations of our artists’ rights.

[X (formerly Twitter)]
@M *LSIZZYANG, @T *OO1101, @b *inyour, @j *25yongtwt1, @i*ynnyxx, @w *b243090345326, @b *khkhlritawt11, @m *onlightangle0, @m *ngzaihrs, @s *ZMfPG7aYAapLK, @m *yah00, @y *mmy_kpop, @_ *trawluver, @p *dtodmegadance, @K *chKichl5k, @r *seduire, @f *ckjiyoon, @j *stice251030, and 28 more.

[DC Inside]
Male Celebrity Gallery, Female Celebrity Gallery, Girls Planet 999 Gallery, 2020 Tokyo Olympic Gallery, Domestic Drama Gallery, Overseas Baseball Gallery, Mini Gallery of Financial Assets, Minor Gallery of Korean Female Idols, Minor Gallery of Female Idol’s Music, Hip Hop Gallery, Minor Gallery of K-pop, Sis Mini Gallery, Fangirl Mini Gallery, ㅇㅇ(1*8.235), ㅇㅇ(1*6.101), ㅇㅇ(2*1.234), ㅇㅇ(2*1.235), ㅇㅇ(2*3.38), ㅇㅇ(2*1.36), ㅇㅇ(1*6.102), ㅇㅇ(1*7.111), ㅇㅇ(1*8.235), 띤갤러(1*8.235), ㅇㅇ (3*.7), ㅇㅇ(2*1.36), ㅇㅇ(1*8.235), 긷갤러(3*.7), and 197 more.

[YouTube]
@l *ve_never_ever, @새*-e4r, @암*, @user -q*9om1bw8y, @w *orldmax, @c *tabolic610, @크*운산도크림, @호*맛쫀드기, @시*아멈춰라-g1r, @*치지마*신아, @H *uuuunm, @w *veissue, and 4 more.

[theqoo]
108 users.

In addition, legal action is also being pursued against users on Naver and Daum Cafes (including Women’s Generation, Jjukbbang Cafe, SoulDresser, Yeosineun Isajung, and Leejongkyuktugi), Nate Pann, Instiz, MLB Park, FM Korea, Instagram, Threads, and other platforms.

To protect the rights and interests of our artists, we carefully review reports submitted by fans through KWANGYA 119 while continuously monitoring and collecting evidence of illegal activities across various platforms, including the spread of false information, defamation, sexual harassment, deepfake content, and copyright infringement. Working alongside our legal representatives, we will continue to gather and review relevant evidence. We will also continue to hold those who commit illegal acts while hiding behind anonymity fully accountable under our strict zero-tolerance policy, with no leniency.

We sincerely thank all the fans who continue to report illegal activities out of love and support for our artists. If you come across any similar cases in the future, we ask that you continue to actively report them through KWANGYA 119.

Thank you.

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SM Entertainment Wins Lawsuit Against Malicious YouTuber Sojang For Defamation Of EXO, Red Velvet, And aespa

SM Entertainment has released an official statement following the court’s final ruling against the malicious YouTuber Sojang.

Previously on April 22, the 14th Civil Division of the Seoul District Court ruled that the operator of Sojang infringed upon the personality rights of the members of EXO, Red Velvet, and aespa by producing and posting videos containing personal attacks. Consequently, the court ordered the channel operator to pay a total of 130 million won (approximately $88,000) in damages.

Furthermore, regarding SM Entertainment, the court ruled that the defendant’s actions effectively caused substantial disruption to the plaintiff company’s business operations and performance. Accordingly, the court ordered an additional 40 million won (approximately $27,000) in damages to SM, bringing the total compensation to 170 million won.

Read SM Entertainment’s full statement below:

Hello, this is SM Entertainment.

We would like to provide an update on the results of our legal action against the YouTube channel Sojang, which produced and distributed videos containing false information for the purpose of defaming our artists.

In April 2024, we filed a criminal complaint against the operator of the channel for defamation and insults under the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, etc. regarding EXO, Red Velvet, and aespa. Subsequently, in October of the same year, we filed a civil lawsuit against the same individual.

On January 15, 2025, the Incheon District Court ruled that the channel operator had severely infringed upon the honor and personality rights of our artists by disseminating false information and producing and posting videos containing personal attacks and derogatory expressions, thereby publicly insulting them. The court deemed these actions as crimes that significantly deviated from the scope of simple opinion expression. The operator was sentenced to two years in prison suspended for three years of probation, 120 hours of community service, and a forfeiture of approximately 211.42 million won (approximately $143,200). The operator repeatedly appealed the decision, but the original verdict was ultimately upheld.

Furthermore, on April 22, 2026, the 14th Civil Division of the Seoul Central District Court ruled that the operator of Sojang infringed upon the personality rights of our artists by producing and posting videos containing personal attacks and ordered the operator to pay a total of 130 million won in damages to the artists. Additionally, the court ruled, “The videos produced and posted by the channel operator led to a decline in the image and brand value of SM artists, which are core assets of SM, thereby causing substantial disruption to SM’s business operations and performance.” Consequently, the court ordered the operator to pay an additional 40 million won in damages to our company. This brings the total ordered compensation to 170 million won.

We will continue to take strong legal action, adhering to a policy of zero tolerance, against any YouTube channels that engage in personal attacks, use insulting or derogatory language, or habitually disseminate false information in order to protect our artists. We urge you to immediately cease all current illegal activities directed toward our artists.

Thank you.

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SM Entertainment Provides Update As Deepfake Offenders Receive Prison Sentences

SM Entertainment has issued an update on its ongoing legal actions against deepfake crimes targeting its artists.

Hello, this is SM Entertainment.

We would like to provide an update on our ongoing legal actions.

Our company is currently taking strong legal measures against acts that cause serious harm to our artists, including the spread of false information, defamation, sexual harassment, deepfakes, personal attacks, insults, and invasions of privacy.

In particular, the creation, distribution, and possession of illegal fabricated obscene materials constitute not only malicious crimes that sexually humiliate and mock our artists, causing them severe distress, but also serious offenses that can lead to significant defamation and damage to their image by creating the false impression that the artist is actually involved. As such, we are actively cooperating with investigative authorities by collecting evidence and filing complaints, and we are also strongly petitioning the court for strict punishment.

As a result, most suspects involved in deepfake-related cases have been apprehended. A total of 12 individuals—including Park (sentenced to 4 years in prison, 5 years of employment restriction, and 80 hours of sexual violence treatment program), Lee (3 years and 6 months in prison, 5 years of employment restriction, and 40 hours of treatment), Go (3 years in prison, 5 years of employment restriction, and 80 hours of treatment), Lee (3 years in prison, 5 years of employment restriction, and 40 hours of treatment), Oh (2 years and 6 months in prison, 5 years of employment restriction, and 40 hours of treatment), and Cha (2 years and 6 months in prison, 5 years of employment restriction, and 80 hours of treatment), and more—have been sentenced to imprisonment under charges including violations of the Act on Special Cases Concerning the Punishment of Sexual Crimes (distribution of fabricated videos). While the defendants filed repeated appeals, all have been dismissed and their sentences have been finalized; they are currently serving their prison terms.

Many perpetrators of deepfake crimes attempt to evade investigation by sharing illegal fabricated obscene materials through anonymous overseas social media platforms. However, our company is working closely with multiple law firms in the United States, and through investigative tracking, these individuals are also being apprehended without exception, with related investigations currently ongoing.

As criminal penalties for the creation, distribution, and possession of deepfakes are being enforced very strictly, we urge everyone to exercise caution to avoid becoming involved in such unlawful activities.

We would also like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to platforms such as Telegram, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Discord, and DC Inside for their cooperation in these efforts.

We will continue to do our utmost to protect the rights and interests of our artists in every possible way.

Thank you.

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