Recently, an incident occurred where THE BOYZ member SunWoo was assaulted by a sasaeng fan, shocking fans and the public. IST Entertainment announced that they will take strong legal action against such illegal activities that threaten the artist’s personal life.
On the 14th, IST Entertainment announced through THE BOYZ’s official fan cafe that there have been continuous occurrences of privacy invasion and safety threats to the artist. The agency reported that illegal activities such as unauthorized intrusion into the artists’ personal spaces like their office and dormitory, visiting during undisclosed schedules, and spreading malicious rumors are ongoing, affecting THE BOYZ members, their families, and acquaintances.
In particular, on the 9th, an incident occurred where a sasaeng fan attempted to assault SunWoo while he was returning to his dormitory after completing his schedule, hiding in the emergency stairwell on the same floor. The agency explained that the individual was arrested on charges of trespassing and assault, and is currently under police investigation. SunWoo and agency staff handed over the intruder to the police, and during this process, it was reported that the sasaeng fan attempted to flee and repeatedly assaulted SunWoo and the staff.
Immediately after the incident, SunWoo and the agency staff visited a nearby hospital for a check-up and treatment, and they are continuously monitoring his health and taking necessary measures. IST Entertainment warned that these acts are clear illegal activities that cause mental and material harm to the artist and staff, and they will respond with a zero-tolerance policy against illegal activities, including privacy invasion.
Finally, they emphasized that the acts infringing on the artist’s rights have gone too far, and they are consistently going through procedures for evidence collection and review through legal representatives, confirming once again that there will be no leniency or settlement. Fans and the public are paying close attention to the upcoming legal actions and the progress of the case.
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