EXO‘s D.O. is taking legal measures to combat malicious rumors and online slander. On September 20, Company Soosoo (his agency) announced their decision to address harmful comments and false accusations being spread about the artist.
In an official statement, the agency revealed that they have been monitoring the situation closely and confirmed that harmful content, including insults, defamation, and misinformation, continues to be posted online. To address this, Company Soosoo stated that they are in the process of gathering evidence and have decided to take strong legal action against those responsible.
The agency emphasized that the volume and severity of these malicious posts have reached a level that can no longer be ignored. They assured fans that they are committed to protecting D.O.’s reputation and well-being and will not hesitate to pursue legal avenues to hold perpetrators accountable.
Furthermore, the agency encouraged fans to remain vigilant and to report any harmful content directed at the artist. Company Soosoo provided an official email address for fans to send in reports of defamatory posts or personal attacks.
The agency acknowledged the support and dedication of EXO-Ls (EXO’s fandom) and expressed gratitude for the fans’ ongoing love and assistance in safeguarding the artist.
Below is the full official statement from Company Soosoo:
“Hello, this is Company Soosoo.
We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the fans who have shown great interest and love for our artist, Do Kyung-soo.
Our company plans to take strong legal action against reckless malicious posts that defame our artist’s reputation, including slander, the spreading of false information, personal attacks, and insults.
Through real-time monitoring and reports, we have confirmed that malicious posts targeting the artist, including insults and slander, continue to be posted online. In response, we are collecting related materials and numerous pieces of evidence, and we have determined that the seriousness of the situation can no longer be overlooked.
Therefore, we will actively gather and supplement evidence on malicious posts, continue our own monitoring, and do our utmost to protect the artist’s rights and interests.
Additionally, the interest and reports from fans have been a great source of strength. If you come across any malicious posts, personal attacks, or insults directed at our artist, which are clear criminal acts, please report them to our official email account ([email protected]).”
— Company Soosoo
Source: MT StarNews