Hive "BTS Has Never Visited Establishments Involved in Drug Scandal"... Will Take Legal Action

Responding to Internet Media and YouTube Allegations
"Legal Action on Rumors Initiated... Will Hold Accountable Until the End"

HYBE (Big Hit Music) recently addressed rumors circulating online involving BTS members in connection with the drug scandal triggered by actor Lee Sun-kyun and singer G-Dragon, stating that these claims are unfounded and announcing that they will take legal action.

Group BTS members. [Photo by HYBE (Big Hit Music)]

On the afternoon of the 28th, HYBE told Yonhap News Agency in response to inquiries, "The rumors linking our artists to a specific location (referring to a nightlife establishment in Seoul where drug use allegedly occurred) are completely false," and emphasized, "BTS members do not know the location and have never visited it."

They also stated, "We are taking civil and criminal legal actions with a zero-tolerance policy against the spread of false information and defamation," adding, "We have already initiated legal measures regarding baseless false claims involving our artists."

This response follows allegations raised by an internet media outlet and a YouTube channel claiming that some BTS members frequented the said nightlife establishment. HYBE is expected to file a complaint after completing the preparation phase, including gathering evidence.

Furthermore, HYBE stressed, "We will hold those responsible for the continued dissemination of false information strictly accountable to the very end."

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