Girl group RESCENE. [Yonhap]
Girl group RESCENE. [Yonhap]

Girl group RESCENE has taken legal action against malicious online commenters.

On Thursday, the group's agency, The Muse Entertainment, announced through its official fan platform that it had confirmed "baseless rumors and malicious defamatory posts targeting RESCENE members have repeatedly been written and circulated across online communities and various social media platforms," adding that it "will no longer tolerate such egregious criminal conduct that clearly exceeds the bounds of legitimate criticism or expression of opinion."

The agency said it has completed an initial criminal complaint against those who created and distributed high-severity malicious content. An investigation by the relevant authorities is underway, and the agency said it is continuing to gather additional evidence and monitor online activity.

"Even if it takes time, we intend to hold those responsible to strict legal account," the agency said, adding that it would "track down the authors to the end and pursue legal proceedings based on evidence already collected, even if they immediately delete their posts, change their usernames or withdraw their accounts." It also said that "even in cases where individuals reside overseas or use IP-masking tools, we will work with investigative authorities to identify them without fail."

The agency emphasized that "in order to protect RESCENE, we will continue to pursue strict legal action under a zero-tolerance policy — with no settlement or leniency under any circumstances — against acts that infringe on the artists' rights." It added that "even if an identified perpetrator submits a letter of apology during the investigation, or appeals for leniency on the grounds of being a first-time offender or their age, we will hold them legally accountable to the end without exception."

Meanwhile, RESCENE had been riding a wave of momentum after their 2024 track "LOVE ATTACK" surged up the charts in a reverse-charting phenomenon, earning the group a music show No. 1 and wins at multiple awards ceremonies. On Nov. 3, the group released their fourth mini album "PULSE," selling 602,688 copies in its first week — marking their first half-million-seller since their debut. The group is set to hold its first solo concert in February next year.


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