RESCENE's Agency The Muze Files First Criminal Complaints Over Malicious Posts, Rules Out Leniency
The Muze Entertainment said it has completed a first round of criminal complaints against people who wrote and spread groundless rumors and malicious posts about RESCENE's members, and that it will not settle or show leniency.
RESCENE's agency is taking legal action against malicious posters. The Muze Entertainment released an official notice saying it has confirmed that posts containing groundless rumors and malicious slander aimed at RESCENE's members have been repeatedly written and spread across online communities and social media platforms.
Drawing on its own monitoring and tips from fans, the agency said it has completed a first round of criminal complaints against those who wrote, created and distributed severe malicious content, and that investigators are now looking into the cases. The Muze said it monitors domestic and overseas communities, social media and video platforms, and will keep pursuing writers even if they delete posts, change IDs or leave sites, including users on overseas platforms or anonymous communities.
The agency also ruled out any settlement or leniency, saying it will hold offenders legally responsible without exception even if they submit apology letters or ask for mercy citing a first offense or their age. The statement comes as RESCENE promotes 'With,' the title track of their fourth mini album 'PULSE,' which has won two music show trophies, ahead of the group's first solo concert in February 2027.
Confirmed
- The Muze Entertainment posted an official notice on its official channels saying it had confirmed repeated posting of groundless rumors and malicious slander targeting RESCENE's members on online communities and social media (The Muze statement, via My Daily and ChosunBiz).
- Based on its own monitoring and fan reports, the agency said it has completed a first round of criminal complaints against those who wrote, created and distributed severe malicious content, and that an investigation by authorities is under way (The Muze statement, via My Daily and ChosunBiz).
- The agency said it will pursue legal action even if posts are deleted or accounts are changed or closed, and will work with investigators to identify users on overseas platforms, anonymous communities or IP-bypassing services (The Muze statement, via My Daily and ChosunBiz).
- The Muze said it will not settle or grant leniency, even if identified offenders submit letters of apology or cite a first offense or their age (The Muze statement, via My Daily and ChosunBiz).
Reported by other outlets
- ChosunBiz notes the agency distinguished these rights violations from ordinary opinions and legitimate criticism.