JYP Entertainment Takes Legal Action After Stray Kids’ Hyunjin Is Targeted With Malicious Rumors

Stray Kids‘ Hyunjin has been repeatedly targeted by various communities, spreading malicious rumors about the idol.

On March 14, a post titled “Stray Kids’ Hyunjin Truck Outside Of JYP Building” went viral, with netizens in agreement with the harsh messages. The post included several photos of a protest truck outside of JYP Entertainment, calling for the removal of Hyunjin due to his alleged controversies.

Hwang Hyunjin get out.

— Protest truck

Who gave Stray Kids its image as bullies? You’re so cool Hyunjin!

— Protest truck

Hyunjin again? That Hyunjin?

— Protest truck

This is the third controversy. All three times, it’s regarding Hwang Hyunjin. What is JYP’s threshold for expulsion?

— Protest truck

If you can’t fix it, then throw it away! Stop hampering the team and get out.

— Protest truck

On the other hand, loyal STAYs have urged JYP Entertainment to protect Hyunjin just a few days prior. Previously, fans sent protest trucks, demanding the company to treat Hyunjin after he was allegedly forced to do “damage control” during a live broadcast.

더이상 침묵으로 방관하지 마라
쭉빵, 디씨 조직적인 루머 생산/유포자들
선처없이 즉각 처벌하라
PROTECT YOUR ARTIST

앞길막는 제왑
기본적인 스케쥴 관리 스탭 지원 등
아티스트에게 차별없는 지원으로 보답하라
TREAT HYUNJIN RIGHT #JYP는_황현진을_보호하라@jypnation @Stray_Kids pic.twitter.com/k5EdlvSvxa

— 黄铉辰Hyunjin_中文首站 (@Hwanghyunjin_CN) March 11, 2024

• Treat all artists fairly and create a team specially to support Hwang Hyunjin.
• Protect your artists well! Protect Hwang Hyunjin, JYP!
• To the always-soft Hyunjin, we will always be by your side!

Now, JYP Entertainment is taking action.

JYP Entertainment released a statement in English via its FANS app. The company is taking legal action regarding defamation and false rumors against Stray Kids.

Hello, this is JYPE.

We would like to update you on legal actions being taken in response to the defamation, false rumors, and unauthorized posts about our artists that are being spread on social media and online communities.

We have been diligently gathering evidence against those who have posted and disseminated malicious content aimed at slandering and defaming our artists. We are currently working with specialized law firms to pursue all available legal actions.

The act of infringing upon the rights of our artists by posting and spreading malicious posts is a clear violation of the law. JYPE will take strong legal action without any leniency or agreement.

Additionally, the collection of malicious posts regarding our artists and subsequent legal actions are carried out on a regular basis. We kindly ask for continued interest and active reporting from fans. (fan@jype.com)

JYPE is committed to protecting the rights of Stray Kids and ensuring the well-being of STAY.

We are always grateful for the support sent to Stray Kids and JYPE.

Thank you.

— JYP Entertainment

Additionally, JYP Entertainment released a generic statement concerning all its artists via the company’s website and social media channels. It announced that it would actively protect all of its artists and groups.

Hello, this is JYPE.

We would like to provide you with an update on the current status of our legal response to defamatory and false postings that infringe upon the rights of our artists, which are being published and disseminated on social media and online communities.

We are diligently collecting evidence against individuals who have posted and spread malicious content such as defamation, slander, and false information about our artists, and we are actively pursuing legal action with the assistance of professional law firms.

We would like to inform you that infringing on the rights and interests of artists by posting and disseminating malicious posts is a clear offense, and we will take strong legal action without leniency or agreement.

Furthermore, malicious postings and legal actions against artists are regularly collected, and we ask for your interest and active reporting from fans concerned. (fan@jype.com )

JYPE is committed to protecting the rights and interests of J.Y. Park, 2PM, DAY6, TWICE, Stray Kids, BOY STORY, ITZY, YAOCHEN, NiziU, Xdinary Heroes, NMIXX, VCHA, NEXZ, and Project C, and we will strive to serve our fans diligently.

We are always grateful for the support and encouragement you extend to JYPE, J.Y. Park, 2PM, DAY6, TWICE, Stray Kids, BOY STORY, ITZY, YAOCHEN, NiziU, Xdinary Heroes, NMIXX, VCHA, NEXZ, and Project C.

Thank you.

—  JYP Entertainment