JYP to Take Legal Action Against Malicious Commenters About DAY6‘s Dowoon [Full Text]

JYP Entertainment has announced that it will take legal action against malicious rumors about DAY6 member Dowoon.

On the 9th, JYP Entertainment stated, “Recently, false information about DAY6 member Dowoon has been indiscriminately spread and reproduced. In relation to this, the company stated, “We will respond strongly to all acts of malicious slander and the creation of groundless rumors about DAY6 and each member.”

They said, “If, after this notice, acts that defame the artist’s honor and character continue, such as indiscriminately spreading false information like the above, expanding or reproducing rumors, we will take strict legal action.”

The agency emphasized, “We will make every effort to protect the artist and will pursue all available legal actions without any leniency or agreement,” and said, “We sincerely thank you for always loving and supporting DAY6.”

Meanwhile, DAY6 will be the first K-pop band to hold a solo concert, ‘2024 DAY6 Special Concert ’The Present‘’(2024 DAY6 Special Concert ’The Present’) ... DAY6 will hold a special concert ‘The Present’). They are currently on a new world tour and will continue their tour in 2025 in Kaohsiung on January 18-19, Hong Kong on the 25th-26th, Osaka on February 12-13, Tokyo on the 15th-16, Manila on the 22nd, Sydney on April 6, Melbourne on the 9th, Auckland, New Zealand on the 12th, Los Angeles on the 16th-17, and New York on the 19th.


Here is JYP Entertainment’s full statement

Hello. This is JYP Entertainment.

Recently, false rumors regarding DAY6 member Dowoon have been indiscriminately spread and reproduced. In relation to this, our company plans to respond strongly to all acts of groundless rumors and malicious slander against DAY6 and each member. We would like to inform you that if, after this notice, you continue to indiscriminately spread false information, expand or reproduce rumors, or otherwise defame the artist‘s honor and character, we will take strict legal action.

We will make every effort to protect the artist, and we would like to reiterate that we will pursue all available legal action without any leniency or agreement.

We sincerely thank you for always loving and supporting DAY6.

Jung Hee-yeon, Donga.com reporter shine2562@donga.com