Management company OA Entertainment announced that it is taking legal steps to protect Jennie's rights from the spread of false information and malicious posts online.
According to the official announcement from the company, recently there have been many posts that are slanderous and baseless speculation about Jennie on online communities and social networking platforms. These contents are said to have affected the female artist's reputation when unverified information continues to spread widely.
OA Entertainment said that some posts were built based on completely untrue statements. The company believes that these contents could seriously damage Jennie's personal image as well as negatively impact her artistic activities.
In addition to issues related to misinformation, the company also recorded many cases of privacy infringement. According to OA Entertainment, there are individuals believed to be tracking Jennie's travel schedules or interfering in the female artist's personal time.
A company representative said they are closely monitoring online platforms and social networks, and are collecting evidence related to posts and violations. Based on legal advice, OA Entertainment is preparing to take legal measures against individuals who infringe on the reputation and rights of artists.
According to the announcement, the acts being considered for handling include slander, spreading false information, illegal use of images, infringement of intellectual property rights and privacy infringement.
The company said that depending on the severity of each case, legal measures may include both civil and criminal liability. OA Entertainment also emphasized that it will resolutely handle violations and there will be no leniency in the process of protecting the rights of artists.
Jennie is one of the prominent members of BLACKPINK, a K-pop girl group with great influence in the international music market. In addition to working with the group, the female artist also participates in many personal projects in the fields of music and fashion.
