In a transfer to safeguard the rights of their company artists, SM Entertainment got here up with a brand new initiative in 2023. The introduction of the Kwangya 119 web site permits followers to report issues associated to SM artists, protecting points equivalent to defamation and copyright infringement. This strategic measure aligns with the company’s dedication to enhancing the safety of a number of Ok-Pop idols. Since the web site’s launch, the company has actively addressed numerous instances and showcased their dedication to sustaining a protected atmosphere for his or her abilities. In a current assertion, the South Korean firm issued a strict warning towards malicious actions concentrating on their artists. The company joined fingers with a regulation agency, who will likely be accountable for seeing after each civil and felony authorized actions to answer any threats to their artists’ rights.

The company acknowledged, “Hello, that is SM Entertainment. We want to make a proper request concerning actions infringing on the rights of our label artists. Utilizing the dear experiences submitted by followers through ‘KWANGYA 119′ as well as the company’s monitoring system, SM Entertainment will pursue sturdy authorized motion towards any and all cases of felony acts together with malicious slander, invasion of privateness, sexual harassment, fabrication and unfold of false rumours and extra dedicated towards our artists in partnership with Shin & Kim LLC.”

“In order to protect our artists from such acts, SM Entertainment will not hesitate to file both civil and criminal lawsuits against perpetrators with no leniency, so please take caution so that you do not become affiliated with disgraceful acts. We would also like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank fans who dedicate their precious time to report cases to the company and we promise to continue our best efforts in protecting the rights of our label artists. Thank you,” SM Entertainment concluded.

Meanwhile, SM Entertainment has a formidable record of artists underneath them, together with famend names like BoA, TVXQ, Super Junior, Girls’ Generation, SHINee, EXO, Red Velvet, NCT, WayV, aespa, RIIZE, BAEKHYUN, CHANYEOL, TEN, WayV and lots of extra.

According to earlier experiences, Kwangya 119 usually receives a mean of 400 authorized instances every month. The authorized group totally goes by way of numerous components earlier than deciding to assign a lawyer to deal with a case. It’s essential to notice that not all 400 instances get quick authorized motion. Only after a cautious cross checking course of, the instances that meet the factors attain SM Entertainment’s authorized unit for an entire evaluation. The complaints that efficiently move this filtration course of are then handed over to the police for additional motion. In some cases, the corporate must encourage investigators to take up a selected case.