Hello. This is SOURCE MUSIC. To protect the rights and interests of our artist LE SSERAFIM, we operate an internal monitoring system and continue to take legal action against malicious posts targeting our artists based on both our own monitoring efforts and valuable reports submitted by fans. We continuously review internally collected monitoring data and actively investigate reports from fans. Legal proceedings are being pursued on an ongoing basis against individuals who have posted content that constitutes defamation, the spread of false information, insults, sexual harassment, and other unlawful acts directed at the artists. We sincerely thank FEARNOT for taking the time to support and protect our artists. 1. Update on Major Legal Complaints and Outcomes We would like to provide an update regarding several previously filed complaints. Legal action has been taken against individuals who posted defamatory content and false information on major online communities, including DC Inside, Ilbe, and FMKorea. Many of these cases are currently under investigation. In particular, individuals who posted insulting content about the artists on Ilbe and those charged with similar offenses on FMKorea have received deferred prosecution decisions contingent upon the completion of educational programs. Additionally, an individual who posted insulting and obscene content on DC Inside has been summarily indicted. We will continue to uphold our strict zero-tolerance policy and pursue legal accountability to the fullest extent of the law, without settlements or leniency, even in cases that remain under investigation. 2. Response to Deepfake Sexual Crimes We are taking a firm stance against deepfake-related sexual crimes targeting our artists. In connection with cases involving violations of laws protecting children and adolescents from sexual exploitation, including the production of sexually exploitative deepfake content related to the artists, we recently submitted a formal statement to the authorities emphasizing that we have no intention of reaching settlements and that we seek the strongest penalties available under the law in order to support the artists’ recovery and help eradicate such crimes. 3. Legal Action Against Malicious Online Content, Including “Cyber Wreckers” We have filed a civil lawsuit for damages against so-called “cyber wreckers” who have continuously spread false rumors about the artists on YouTube for profit. The court determined that the content creator in question produced and published false videos without verifying the facts and with a clear intent to defame, thereby damaging the reputations of both the artists and the company and interfering with business operations. The court accordingly recognized liability for damages. We are also aware of recent attempts to manipulate public opinion against the artists through posts disguised as legitimate news articles on online communities and other platforms. We are closely monitoring such activities and will respond firmly. Malicious content created and disseminated by such individuals spreads rapidly through online communities and social media, causing irreparable psychological and material harm to artists. We will continue to take decisive action, utilizing all available civil and criminal legal remedies, against any conduct that infringes upon our artists’ rights and interests. 4. Real-Time Monitoring and Evidence Collection We continuously monitor malicious posts and comments targeting our artists, including those involving the dissemination of false information, insults, and sexual harassment, across major domestic and international online communities and portals (DC Inside, Nate Pann, Naver, Ilgan Best, MLB Park, FMKorea, Women’s Generation, Jjukbbang Cafe, Instiz, TheQoo, etc.), music streaming platforms (Melon, Bugs Music, etc.), and social media channels (X, Instagram, YouTube, etc.). Through our monitoring system, evidence of such content is collected in real time. Therefore, we would like to make it clear once again that deleting a post does not prevent us from identifying and pursuing the individual responsible. The dissemination of false information, insults, sexual harassment, and any other unlawful acts that damage the artists’ reputation are subject to legal penalties without exception. Should you encounter malicious posts related to our artists, please report them through the “HYBE Artist Rights Violation Report Website (https://protect.hybecorp.com).” We assure you that we will pursue full accountability for any malicious content directed at our artists, with no exceptions. Thank you to all FEARNOT who continue to show unwavering trust and love for LE SSERAFIM. SOURCE MUSIC will remain committed to protecting our artists’ rights and ensuring that they can continue their activities in a safe and healthy environment. Thank you.
