Serious rumors have spread about NCT's Johnny and Haechan. The agency strongly denied the claim, saying, “It’s not true at all.”
On the 4th, SM Entertainment began by saying, "Rumors with unspeakable and provocative content, such as Johnny and Haechan's prostitution and drug use, are being spread indiscriminately online."
As a result, it turns out that none of this is true. SM emphasized, “This is a criminal act that seriously damages the artist’s reputation.”
We plan to take strong action against those who create and spread rumors. “We have already collected sufficient data on a number of posts,” he said, adding, “We will not sit idly by and watch criminal activity.”
They went on to warn, “Regardless of nationality, we will ensure that people are legally punished without leniency or agreement,” and added, “I hope people are aware that any act of posting malicious posts may be subject to punishment.”
On this day, Japanese netizens posted serious rumors on social media. The story was that the two met women at a Japanese hotel last March and engaged in prostitution.
Korean netizens translated the Japanese rumor and continued to expand and reproduce it. Even false speculations spread that the two members had taken drugs. In this process, Kim Hee-chul also became the subject of rumors.
Kim Hee-cheol also said through the fan communication app 'Bubble' that day, "I'm writing this briefly in case you worry," and "I have never met with my juniors outside. I don't even have their contact information."
<Below is SM Entertainment’s official position>
Hello. This is SM Entertainment.
Currently, provocative rumors that are difficult to talk about, such as Johnny and Haechan's prostitution, drugs, etc., are being indiscriminately spread and reproduced online. We have confirmed that this is not true at all, and that this is a criminal act that seriously damages the artist's reputation.
In addition, in relation to this, the creation of untrue rumors and malicious slander continues towards NCT and its artists, including Kim Hee-chul.
We have already collected sufficient data on a number of posts related to the content in question, and we plan to not sit idly by and ensure that the relevant actors are legally punished without leniency or agreement, regardless of nationality.
Please be aware that even at this moment, any act of posting malicious posts may be subject to punishment.
Thank you.
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<Translated by=Jisu Kim (Dispatch)>
