Fans often see the stage and the smiles. They rarely see the legal work behind the scenes to keep an artist safe. On October 19, SM Entertainment opened that door a little with a detailed update on its cases involving NCT’s Jisung.
SM Entertainment: Case
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Artist | Jisung (NCT) |
| Agency | SM Entertainment |
| Platforms involved | X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, and SpinSpin |
| First-instance ruling | Defendant fined 5 million won (about $3,757) |
| Offenses found | Defamation and criminal insult, continuing since 2022 |
| Current status | Defendant appealed, appellate ruling date scheduled |
| Newest complaint | One individual who posted 462 malicious posts |
The Court Ruling
The agency had filed a complaint against a person who posted numerous defamatory and insulting posts and videos about Jisung. The court of first instance found the conduct, which had continued since 2022, to be defamation under South Korea’s information and communications network law, plus criminal insult. The defendant was fined 5 million won. After the defendant appealed, an appellate ruling date has been set, and SM says it will share updates as the case moves forward.
Other Cases in Motion
SM also filed criminal complaints against people whose behavior caused the artist fear or anxiety, citing laws on information and communications networks, stalking crimes, and sexual crimes. Its most recent complaint targets one individual accused of posting 462 malicious posts, on charges including insult and threats. That investigation is ongoing.
A Zero-Tolerance Promise
The agency says it keeps collecting evidence of false information, insults, and personal attacks across platforms, and will respond with no settlements or leniency. It also said it will track anyone who keeps violating Jisung’s rights even after legal action or a court ruling, and will file further complaints as needed. SM thanked fans for waiting patiently while it couldn’t share details to avoid affecting investigations and trials.
Why This Matters?
Cases like this show that online harassment of public figures can bring real legal consequences. For readers curious about the legal background, see the Wikipedia page on defamation.
- Criticism is fine, but threats and false claims are not
- Report abusive content on any platform
- Remember there’s a real person behind every account
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FAQs
Q1. What was the court’s ruling in Jisung’s case?
The first-instance court fined the defendant 5 million won for defamation and criminal insult.
Q2. Is the case over?
No. The defendant appealed, and an appellate ruling date has been scheduled.
