Hello. This is KOZ ENTERTAINMENT. We would like to provide an update regarding legal actions taken to protect the rights and interests of our artists. Based on valuable reports from fans and evidence collected through our own monitoring system, we are continuously taking legal action in relation to violations of BOYNEXTDOOR’s rights and interests. Recently, we have identified malicious posts and comments across domestic communities (Naver, Daum, Nate, DC Inside (including Male Celebrity Gallery, Female Celebrity Gallery, Girls Planet 999 Gallery, etc.), TheQoo, Instiz, Ilgan Best, FMKorea, Weverse, etc.), domestic music streaming platforms (Melon, Bugs Music, Genie Music, etc.), and overseas social media platforms (X, Instagram, YouTube, Telegram, etc.). We would like to inform you that we have collected evidence related to insulting expressions toward all members as well as individual members, and the dissemination of baseless false information (of all forms, including the use of derogatory terms or abbreviations), and have proceeded with criminal complaints accordingly. Additionally, we have confirmed that baseless attacks, dissemination of false information, and attempts to maliciously influence public opinion have occurred in relation to recent remarks made by the artist on a variety show. We wish to make it clear that we are closely monitoring these activities on an ongoing basis and actively collecting evidence. We would like to clearly reiterate that even on closed platforms guaranteeing anonymity, the poster can be identified and apprehended through investigative authorities; that even deleted posts are collected as evidence through real-time monitoring systems; and that posts using derogatory terms or abbreviations are also included without exception as subjects of complaints. To protect BOYNEXTDOOR’s rights and interests, we will firmly continue to take all possible civil and criminal legal measures against all criminal acts, including defamation and insults, under a strict “zero-tolerance policy” without any settlement or leniency. In particular, we will thoroughly track and hold accountable malicious actors who repeatedly and habitually post harmful content on anonymous platforms. In relation to this, we sincerely appreciate the continued interest and support from fans, as your reports are always a great help in protecting our artists. If you encounter malicious posts infringing upon BOYNEXTDOOR’s rights, please actively use the reporting functions within each platform, and also submit reports through the “HYBE Artist Rights Violation Report Website (protect.hybecorp.com).” For effective use of evidence, we recommend capturing full PC-screen screenshots or using PDF print functions so that the post URL, content, author information, posting date, and evidence collection date can be clearly verified. We sincerely thank ONEDOOR for their unwavering support and affection. KOZ ENTERTAINMENT will continue to do its utmost for BOYNEXTDOOR and their fans. Thank you.
