{"id":783,"date":"2025-10-03T02:40:19","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T02:40:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saranghero.com\/blog\/?p=783"},"modified":"2025-10-03T02:40:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T02:40:20","slug":"sm-entertainment-files-200-complaints-over-online-abuse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saranghero.com\/blog\/sm-entertainment-files-200-complaints-over-online-abuse\/","title":{"rendered":"SM Entertainment Files 200+ Complaints Over Online Abuse"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a bold move to defend its artists, SM Entertainment recently announced that it has filed <strong>over 200 criminal complaints<\/strong> against individuals responsible for malicious online activity, including defamation, insults, deepfakes, and false rumors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The agency made this announcement via its internal platform <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kwangya119.smtown.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">KWANGYA 119<\/a><\/strong>, which allows fans and observers to report harmful or unlawful content directly. SM emphasized that any action inflicting mental or physical harm on its artists may be subject to both civil and criminal penalties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-973d47fe wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/saranghero.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-28.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-784\" width=\"700\" height=\"465\" title=\"Screenshot (28)\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/saranghero.com\/blog\/sm-entertainment-files-200-complaints-over-online-abuse\/#Legal_Update_How_SM_Entertainment_Is_Fighting_Back\" title=\"Legal Update: How SM Entertainment Is Fighting Back\">Legal Update: How SM Entertainment Is Fighting Back<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/saranghero.com\/blog\/sm-entertainment-files-200-complaints-over-online-abuse\/#Why_Now_The_Escalating_Threat_to_K-Pop_Idols\" title=\"Why Now? The Escalating Threat to K-Pop Idols\">Why Now? The Escalating Threat to K-Pop Idols<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/saranghero.com\/blog\/sm-entertainment-files-200-complaints-over-online-abuse\/#What_This_Means_for_SM_Entertainment_Artists_and_the_Entire_K-Pop_Industry\" title=\"What This Means for SM Entertainment Artists and the Entire K-Pop Industry\">What This Means for SM Entertainment Artists and the Entire K-Pop Industry<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/saranghero.com\/blog\/sm-entertainment-files-200-complaints-over-online-abuse\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legal_Update_How_SM_Entertainment_Is_Fighting_Back\"><\/span>Legal Update: How SM Entertainment Is Fighting Back<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On October 2, 2025, SM released an official statement outlining the latest developments in its legal campaign. The statement <span style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\">highl<\/span>ights that, in addition to existing lawsuits, SM has reviewed\u00a0hundreds of thousands of posts\u00a0collected through its monitoring tools and fan reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As of September 30, the company had formally filed complaints in <strong>more than 200 confirmed criminal cases<\/strong>, working together with Shin &amp; Kim LLC. SM clarified that legal processes such as investigation and trial may delay disclosures, but it promised to share updates when possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The targets of these filings range across multiple misconducts\u2014defamation, insults, harassment, sexual harassment, distribution of manipulated media, invasion of privacy, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SM also made clear <span style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\">that it is monitoring both\u00a0<strong>domestic and international platforms<\/strong>, including Naver and Daum, as well as X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, DC Inside, TikTok, Facebook, and others<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Now_The_Escalating_Threat_to_K-Pop_Idols\"><\/span>Why Now? The Escalating Threat to K-Pop Idols<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SM Entertainment is not alone in facing waves of malicious content. Over time, K-pop idols have become increasingly vulnerable to online abuse\u2014from false rumors and insults to manipulated videos and doxxing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, recent reports suggest that the attacks have become more aggressive. In the case of <strong>RIIZE<\/strong>, for example, perpetrators have been accused of impersonating acquaintances and even changing flight reservations to disrupt schedules. SM labeled such acts \u201cobstruction of business,\u201d saying they could lead to criminal claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In earlier instances, SM also took legal action against deepfake videos targeting <strong>aespa<\/strong>, moving forward once evidence was identified. In one high-profile example, a manipulated video circulated through Telegram drew a direct response from the agency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another example: regarding <strong>Girls\u2019 Generation\u2019s Yoona<\/strong>, SM confirmed criminal complaints over false information, slander, and defamatory content. Even agency veterans are involved. SM once pursued defamation claims connected to malicious comments targeting BoA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_This_Means_for_SM_Entertainment_Artists_and_the_Entire_K-Pop_Industry\"><\/span>What This Means for SM Entertainment Artists and the Entire K-Pop Industry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SM\u2019s aggressive legal shift reflects growing urgency in protecting K-pop idols from online harm. The agency\u2019s statement suggests <strong>zero tolerance<\/strong> for content that causes \u201csignificant emotional or physical damage.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This signals a turning point in how entertainment companies manage fan communities, online speech, and artist safety. Monitoring and legal recourse are becoming essential tools, rather than optional measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, legal action has limits. Investigations take time, evidence must hold up in court, and jurisdictional barriers can complicate cross-border cases. SM acknowledges that real-time disclosure is often impossible to avoid without interfering with investigations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, the move may deter would-be harassers. When agencies challenge attacks with legal authority, it sends a message that harmful content has consequences\u2014not just in fandom spaces, but in courts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By filing over 200 criminal complaints, SM Entertainment is making a strong statement on behalf of its artists. It\u2019s a proactive move to reclaim control, protect dignity, and push back against harmful online behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the K-pop and K-drama worlds grow more global, the scope of online threats will likely expand. Agencies that refuse to stay reactive and instead invest in monitoring, accountability, and enforcement may be better positioned to shield their stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us know your thoughts. Do you think legal action can curb online harassment in entertainment?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\">For the latest in <\/span>K-pop and K-drama updates, check out\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/saranghero.com\/\" title=\"\">Saranghero<\/a>, your go-to source for fresh news, exclusive insights, and community buzz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a bold move to defend its artists, SM Entertainment recently announced that it has filed over 200 criminal complaints 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