Hello. This is KOZ Entertainment. We are continuously collecting 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. Regarding an incident that was determined to be entirely unrelated to our artists, we pursued criminal complaints during the first half of this year against those who maliciously distributed rumors and false information across domestic and international online communities, social media platforms, and portal sites. Following the investigations, the suspects were issued dispositions including referral to juvenile protection cases and monetary fines. We are fully aware of the severity of the ongoing situation in which insults and the dissemination of false information targeting our artists continue to occur. In order to address the resulting harm and prevent further recurrence, we are taking proactive measures in close cooperation with a law firm. Insults against the artist using derogatory terms or initials and the dissemination of false information will be included in our criminal complaints and other legal actions. For this purpose, we are continuously monitoring malicious posts and comments targeting our artists—such as the distribution of false information, insults, and sexual harassment—across domestic online communities (Naver, Daum, Nate, Theqoo, DC Inside, Instiz, Ilgan Best, FM Korea, Weverse, etc.), music streaming services (Melon, Bugs Music, Genie Music, etc.), and international social media platforms (X, Instagram, YouTube, etc.). In addition, reports submitted by our fans via the “HYBE Artist Rights Violation Integrated Reporting Site (protect.hybecorp.com)” are being actively used in our legal efforts to protect our artists. Through this notice, we reaffirm that any acts of defamation, including insults and the dissemination of false information about the artist, constitute punishable offenses under criminal law. We will take all possible legal actions against such acts without any settlement or leniency. With regard to our legal actions, we sincerely thank our fans for their interest and reports. 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 the affection and dedication shown by our fans of ZICO. We will continue to work to ensure that the rights of our artists are fully protected. Thank you.
