[Dispatch=Lee Myung-joo Reporter] An NCT member Jisung's malicious commenter has been sentenced to a fine in the first trial.

SM Entertainment announced on the 19th the status of legal action taken against malicious posts, false information distribution, and other acts infringing on Jisung's rights.

The first trial court recently determined that netizen A's actions constituted violations of the Information and Communications Network Act (defamation) and others. A fine of 5 million won was imposed.

A is reported to have posted multiple malicious comments and videos denigrating or insulting Jisung on YouTube and other platforms. A appealed after refusing to accept the first trial verdict.

SM also filed charges against netizen B for violations of the Information and Communications Network Act, insult, and intimidation. B created 462 malicious posts online.

The agency stated, "We are continuously collecting related evidence," and "We will respond in accordance with a zero-tolerance policy without settlement or leniency."

It added, "Even after legal measures or verdicts are issued, we will track the rights-infringing individual's subsequent harmful acts and file additional complaints."

Finally, it said, "We promise to continue legal action to protect our affiliated artists' rights. We ask for fans' cooperation."

Meanwhile, NCT Dream, to which Jisung belongs, will make a comeback with its 6th regular album on the 9th of next month.

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