BTS members V and Jungkook have initiated legal action against the YouTube channel Taldeok, seeking significant compensation for defamation. Their agency, BIGHIT MUSIC, has consistently supported V and Jungkook by taking strong legal action against malicious posts and defamation. The case is part of broader legal efforts to protect the rights of V, Jungkook, and other artists.
Legal Action by V and Jungkook Against Taldeok
BTS members V and Jungkook, together with their agency, have initiated legal action against the YouTube channel “Taldeoksuyongsoo(Fandom rehabilitation center)” They are seeking approximately 90 million KRW in compensation for defamation. This civil lawsuit comes after an additional suit filed earlier this year, focusing on defamation and other illegal activities by Taldeok. BIGHIT MUSIC, their agency, confirmed these details to the media.
V and Jungkook’s Legal Action Continues as Big Hit Pursues Taldeok
In 2022, BIGHIT MUSIC first filed a lawsuit against Taldeok for defamation and business interference. The investigation was temporarily halted, but BIGHIT MUSIC requested its resumption by actively providing information to the authorities. The investigation has now resumed. Alongside this criminal case, BIGHIT MUSIC is also pursuing a civil lawsuit, reinforcing V and Jungkook’s legal action against Taldeok.
BIGHIT MUSIC’s Consistent Legal Action Against Defamation
BIGHIT MUSIC has consistently pledged to take legal action without leniency against malicious posts targeting BTS members V and Jungkook. They reiterated this commitment in June through BTS’s official channels. The agency regularly gathers evidence through fan reports and internal monitoring. This evidence has led to multiple complaints filed with law enforcement, covering defamation, insult, and other rights violations against V, Jungkook, and other artists.
Legal Action by V and Jungkook Expands Beyond Taldeok
In addition to Taldeok, BIGHIT MUSIC is pursuing legal action against those who violated the privacy of BTS members, including V and Jungkook. The agency is also targeting cyberreckers with both civil and criminal lawsuits. In previous cases, several suspects were referred to prosecution. BIGHIT MUSIC emphasized that it would pursue strong legal action, even if it requires time, as part of their commitment to protecting V, Jungkook, and other artists.
Community Support for V and Jungkook’s Legal Action Against Taldeok
The legal action against Taldeok has been well-received in Korean online communities like theqoo. Taldeok has been particularly aggressive towards BTS members V and Jungkook, as well as other celebrities like Jang Wonyoung. Fans, especially ARMY, are eager to see not only Taldeok but also those who provided false information face punishment. They are also interested in the progress of the lawsuits filed by Jang Wonyoung’s agency, Starship Entertainment, as these legal actions against Taldeok unfold.
Starship Entertainment’s Legal Action Mirrors V and Jungkook’s Case
Starship Entertainment is also actively pursuing civil and criminal lawsuits against Taldeok. On May 14, 2024, the Incheon District Prosecutor’s Office indicted Taldeok’s operator without detention. The charges include defamation and insult under the Information and Communications Network Act. Additionally, on May 24, 2024, the prosecutor’s office froze 200 million KRW of Taldeok’s assets, including real estate and bank claims. In the civil lawsuit, the court ordered Taldeok to pay 100 million KRW in compensation to Starship Entertainment. This case is currently under appeal, reflecting the ongoing legal battles that mirror V and Jungkook’s legal action.
Here’s a link to theqoo.
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Very good ,, they should get a lesson