IU Threatened During Filming: 'This Has Gone Too Far' Warns Strongly [Details Inside]

Singer IU has once again taken a firm stand against online trolls.

On October 6, IU's agency, EDAM Entertainment, stated in an official position, "In February, we filed a complaint with the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul against multiple SNS accounts and IDs, which are strongly suspected to be the culprits, who consistently defame our artist." They added, "The case is currently under investigation. We have provided the investigating officer with data to secure the personal details of the suspected culprits. We are awaiting a response from the relevant company after applying for and executing a warrant to secure communication facts."

Furthermore, "We are in the process of securing the personal details of the culprits through a request for information disclosure from the relevant institutions. As soon as the personal details of the culprits are secured through these procedures, we are also preparing to file additional charges against them for defamation."

EDAM Entertainment also revealed, "On the 8th, through our legal representative, we filed a lawsuit against the culprits in the Seoul Central District Court for defamation, infringement of personality rights, and false accusations against our artist. After filing the lawsuit, we began the application process to secure the personal details of the culprits. We are waiting for a response from the relevant data as the court has adopted the application." They warned, "As soon as the personal details of the culprits are confirmed, we plan to hold them strictly liable for damages."

In addition, "We are taking measures to hold those who indiscriminately defame and act illegally against our artist both online and offline accountable, adhering to a 'zero-tolerance policy'. We are also preparing for additional follow-up actions."

Especially alarming, "Recently, a death threat against our artist was reported, prompting emergency responses to our company building, Kakao Entertainment's building, and the artist's home. The artist was filming at the time. After the investigative agency confirmed the security and safety situation, the matter was concluded. We immediately strengthened security measures for the artist."

◆ EDAM Entertainment's Official Statement

This is EDAM Entertainment.

Following the decision to drop charges against our artist IU last month, we have received updates on the current progress of the civil and criminal lawsuits related to this matter from our legal representative, Shinwon Law Firm. However, considering that the case is currently under investigation by the investigative agency and the court, we ask for your understanding that we cannot provide specific information.

In February 2023, we filed a complaint with the Gangnam Police Station in Seoul against multiple SNS accounts/IDs, which are strongly suspected to be the culprits, for defaming our artist. The case is currently under investigation. Shinwon Law Firm has provided the investigating officer with data to secure the personal details of the suspected culprits. We are awaiting a response from the relevant company after applying for and executing a warrant to secure communication facts.

Furthermore, we are in the process of securing the personal details of the culprits through a request for information disclosure from the relevant institutions. As soon as the personal details of the culprits are secured, we are also preparing to file additional charges against them for defamation.

On the 8th, through our legal representative, we filed a lawsuit against the culprits in the Seoul Central District Court for defamation, infringement of personality rights, and false accusations against our artist. After filing the lawsuit, we began the application process to secure the personal details of the culprits. We are waiting for a response from the relevant data. As soon as the personal details of the culprits are confirmed, we plan to hold them strictly liable for damages.

We are taking measures to hold those who indiscriminately defame and act illegally against our artist both online and offline accountable, adhering to a 'zero-tolerance policy'. We are also preparing for additional follow-up actions.

Especially alarming, recently, a death threat against our artist was reported, prompting emergency responses. The artist was filming at the time. After the investigative agency confirmed the security and safety situation, the matter was concluded. We immediately strengthened security measures for the artist.

We will make it clear that those who qualify for criminal punishment will be pursued to the end, and we will urge the investigative agency to take swift and strong punishment. We will also do our best to protect the safety of the artist.

In this way, we will do our best to protect the personality rights of our affiliated artists.

We are reviewing all the tips sent by the fans with our legal representative, so please make active use of them.

Thank you.