Stray Kids File Lawsuits Against Malicious Commenters: ‘No Leniency, No Settlements’

Stray Kids and their agency have announced decisive legal action against malicious commenters.

On the 19th, JYP Entertainment released a statement through Stray Kids’ official channels, reaffirming their commitment to protecting the group’s rights and dignity. The agency stated, “We have repeatedly emphasized our strict policy of taking strong action against any infringement of our artists’ basic rights, including defamation of character. Based on reports from fans and our own monitoring, we are proceeding with legal action.”

JYP Entertainment further revealed that they have collected evidence of malicious posts and comments—including the spread of false information and slander—on domestic and international online communities and social media. The agency has already filed complaints and warned, “We will pursue both civil and criminal charges to the fullest extent.”

They made it clear that “there will be absolutely no leniency or settlements during this process,” and promised to continue vigilant monitoring and strict responses to any further violations.

Meanwhile, Stray Kids are set to release their fourth full-length album, 'KARMA', on the 22nd.

Full Statement from JYP Entertainment

Hello, this is JYPE.

We would like to update you on the current status of our legal action regarding the infringement of our artists’ rights.

As we have previously announced, we are committed to protecting our artists’ rights and dignity and have a strict policy of taking strong action against any infringement of their basic rights. Based on reports from fans and our own monitoring, we are proceeding with legal action.

Recently, we have collected evidence of malicious posts and comments—including the spread of false information and slander—on domestic and international online communities and social media channels, which have defamed and insulted our artists. We have filed complaints and are actively cooperating with investigative authorities to ensure the strongest possible civil and criminal action.

As previously stated, there will be absolutely no leniency or settlements during this process. We will continue to monitor for any further violations and will respond strictly, including additional complaints or legal action, against any acts that infringe upon our artists’ rights or disrupt their stable activities.

We also encourage fans to actively submit any evidence they have collected regarding illegal acts.

Thank you.

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This article is a translated version of the original Korean article published by Xportsnews, originally written by Jo Hyejin. This article was translated from Korean using AI-assisted tools and human review to deliver an accurate and culturally appropriate version for international readers.