They plan to impose strict measures against malicious posts and will hold offenders accountable without leniency.
The agency values fan reports and aims to provide a safe environment for their artists to work.
[TV Daily Kim Ji-hyun] The Black Label, which manages artists including Taeyang, Rosé, and Park Bo-gum, has announced a strong stance against online hate comments. On December 11, the agency shared its plans on their official social media, stating that they would take legal actions to protect their artists from harm.
The agency stated, 'We are continuously monitoring and documenting malicious posts that appear on social media and online forums, emphasizing that spreading false information, slandering, or harassment constitutes criminal acts.' Moreover, they clearly indicated that they would deploy all possible legal means against offenders without leniency.
In addition to their internal monitoring processes, the agency intends to carefully consider reports from fans, ensuring a safe environment for their artists to focus on their activities.
The Black Label's decision to pursue legal action highlights the crucial importance of protecting artists' rights and building trust with their fanbase. The recent issues surrounding online hate comments pose serious threats to an artist's mental well-being, so such measures could positively affect the creative environment for artists in the long run.
Additionally, this initiative could strengthen communication with fans as it relies on proactive investigations based on fan reports. This demonstrates the agency's commitment to ensuring that artists can continue their music activities in a safe environment.
Moreover, such legal actions may serve as a model for other agencies and artists. This firm stance in the domestic entertainment industry could become a policy that respects artists and safeguards their creative endeavors, showing the potential for collaboration between artists and their management teams.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
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