[Dispatch=Reporter Lee Myung-ju] The agency of broadcaster Yoo Jae-seok is continuing legal battles with malicious commenters. In some cases, guilty verdicts have been handed down.

Antenna shared the status of criminal complaints related to its artists on the 19th. It announced, "Fines have been confirmed against the defendants who repeated (illegal) acts."

This comes six months after the agency warned of legal action last December. At the time, the agency suggested prosecution, stating, "Numerous instances of character defamation beyond freedom of expression have been identified."

The agency maintains its position to continue strong legal measures to protect artists' rights. It upholds a zero-tolerance principle regarding the spread of false information and personal attacks.

The agency said, "Going forward, we will take legal action without any settlement or leniency against acts that infringe upon artists' honor and other rights."

It added, "We will do our best so that artists can engage in activities in a healthy environment. We are grateful for the valued interest of our fans. We ask for active reports."

Meanwhile, Antenna is a comprehensive entertainment agency. In addition to Yoo Jae-seok, Jung Jae-hyung, Lee Hyo-ri, Lee Sang-soon, Kyuhyun, Leeseo Jin, Yang Se-chan, and Lucid Fall are affiliated with the agency.

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