The agency of actor Gong Yoo has announced the results of legal action regarding malicious posts.
On the 29th, Management Forest stated through their official SNS, "We inform you that the perpetrator who has been habitually spreading malicious slander and false information against Gong Yoo since 2020 has recently been sentenced to 6 months in prison and 2 years of probation by the Daejeon District Court."
They added, "The perpetrator repeatedly posted articles and comments containing false information on internet sites, seriously damaging the actor's reputation, and the court clearly recognized the malice and seriousness of these crimes, confirming the guilty verdict."
The agency emphasized that they are continuously monitoring their actors and stated, "We will continue to take strong measures without any leniency or compromise regarding ongoing matters."
Below is the full statement from Management Forest.
[Announcement of Legal Action Results Regarding Malicious Posts]
Hello. This is Management Forest.
We have been continuously taking legal action against violations of our actors' rights.
Among these, we inform you that the perpetrator who has been habitually spreading malicious slander and false information against actor Gong Yoo since 2020 has recently been sentenced to 6 months in prison and 2 years of probation by the Daejeon District Court.
The perpetrator seriously damaged the actor's reputation by repeatedly posting articles and comments containing false information on internet sites, and the court confirmed the guilty verdict, clearly recognizing the malice and seriousness of these crimes.
We are continuously monitoring our actors and are firmly addressing malicious posts under the same principles. We will continue to take strong measures without any leniency or compromise regarding ongoing matters.
Additionally, reports and materials from fans are a significant help in our response. We ask for your continued interest and reports.
Management Forest prioritizes the protection of our actors' dignity and rights.
Thank you.
[Kim Mi-ji, Star Today Reporter]
