EDAM Entertainment, IU’s agency, has announced that they have filed lawsuits against 180 defendants for baseless plagiarism allegations and defamation. This lawsuit is part of ongoing criminal complaints from 2023 to 2024, specifically targeting cases that infringe on IU’s honor, threats, sexual harassment, and other crimes. The agency has stated that they will continue to respond firmly with legal actions.
Through their official Twitter account, EDAM Entertainment revealed the legal actions taken against those targeting IU, explaining measures to protect the artist alongside their legal representatives. The subjects of the lawsuit include those who have raised cyberbullying and plagiarism allegations, and reportedly even a person believed to be a former middle school classmate. These individuals have continuously harassed IU, with some confirmed to have committed illegal acts through overseas servers.
Among the defendants, some have already received penalties such as fines and deferred prosecution with mandatory education, while others are awaiting formal trials. The criminal complaints regarding malicious false information dissemination and defamation against IU are being pursued aggressively, with plans for additional legal measures to protect the artist’s reputation and personal rights.
The agency emphasized that they will continue to respond strongly to such issues without any settlements or leniency. They announced ongoing monitoring and legal actions to eradicate illegal activities on online platforms and stated that they will uphold a zero-tolerance policy for any acts defaming the artist.
IU and EDAM Entertainment’s staunch response is a desperate effort to protect the artist’s honor, drawing significant attention from fans to the ongoing developments. It is hoped that continued legal actions will help create a safer online environment.
