They have expressed a strong stance against illegal fraud activities impersonating the manager of broadcaster Lee Soo-geun.
The agency Big Planet Made Entertainment announced on the 13th through an official press release, "Recently, there have been fraudulent activities aiming for financial gain by impersonating the manager of our affiliated broadcaster Lee Soo-geun, and we urge everyone to be particularly cautious."
They continued, "The impersonator claims to be affiliated with our agency and is even using forged business cards," and explained, "It has been confirmed that they attempted fraud by making reservations for expensive wines (worth about 4 million KRW) at multiple restaurants in the Ulsan area. This is a so-called 'celebrity impersonation no-show' method, which can cause significant damage to the industry."
Below is the full official statement from Big Planet Made: "As similar attempts may continue in the future, we ask you to be cautious to prevent damage," the agency emphasized, "We deeply recognize the seriousness of this matter and will take strong measures, including legal action both civil and criminal, against impersonation and fraud."
Hello. This is Big Planet Made Entertainment.
Recently, there have been fraudulent activities aiming for financial gain by impersonating the manager of our affiliated broadcaster Lee Soo-geun, and we urge everyone to be particularly cautious.
The impersonator claims to be affiliated with our agency and is using forged business cards, and it has been confirmed that they attempted fraud by making reservations for expensive wines (worth about 4 million KRW) at multiple restaurants in the Ulsan area. This is a so-called 'celebrity impersonation no-show' method, which can cause significant damage to the industry.
We ask all related parties to be cautious as similar attempts may continue in the future to prevent damage.
We deeply recognize the seriousness of this matter and will take strong measures, including legal action both civil and criminal, against impersonation and fraud.
Your reports and cooperation are greatly appreciated. We ask for your continued attention and caution to prevent further damage.
Thank you.
[Geum Bit-na, MK Sports Reporter]
