Hello. This is KOZ entertainment. We continuously collect malicious posts targeting ZICO through fan reports and our internal monitoring system to protect the rights of the artist and are taking regular legal action based on the evidence collected. Below is the summary of the progress to date: Investigations into complaints filed during the first half of the year are still ongoing at the investigative authority. We are currently awaiting the disposition results for these cases and will fully cooperate with the investigative authority to ensure that severe penalties are imposed in accordance with relevant laws. Notably, we take the ongoing dissemination of malicious rumors and false information, despite it being formally acknowledged that the incident mentioned is entirely unrelated to the artist, with the utmost seriousness. During the second half of this year, we have included in our legal complaints all individuals who created or spread such baseless rumors, engaged in defamation, insults, mockery, or malicious criticism on various online communities, social media platforms, and web portals both domestically and internationally. Based on this evidence, we have submitted complaints to the investigative authorities. We also reiterate our commitment to collecting additional evidence of malicious posts and comments and taking strong legal actions. Dissemination of false information and malicious criticism constitutes a grave violation of the artist’s rights and dignity, and we will ensure that all perpetrators are duly punished under the law. Our stance remains firm, with a zero-tolerance policy regarding the violation of our artists’ rights. No leniency or settlements will be extended to individuals responsible for such actions. Your interest and reports are of great help in our legal response. If you encounter malicious posts or illegal activities involving our artist, please report them through the “HYBE Artist Rights Violation Report Website (https://protect.hybecorp.com).” We are always grateful for your generous love and support for ZICO. We will continue striving to safeguard the rights of the artist. Thank you.
