NewJeans Fans File Defamation Complaint Against HYBE and Dispatch Journalists for Personal Information Breach

On the 9th, Team Bunnies, the streaming support team for NewJeans, shared a detailed message on X (formerly Twitter) disclosing significant information.

Team Bunnies stated, “On the 2nd, we filed a complaint against HYBE Corporation, Source Music, and two reporters from Dispatch with the Yongsan Police Station in Seoul. Additionally, we submitted a petition to the Press Arbitration Commission, seeking corrective action regarding defamation and the leak of personal information by the reporters.”

They further noted, “Several journalists from different media outlets have reported that the information was obtained illegally. They informed us that HYBE showed the reporters and media organizations information that could not be lawfully accessed, attempting to manipulate media narratives.”

They concluded, “We will soon provide additional evidence and testimonies as supplementary materials to our existing complaint. Once more, we emphasize that we are preparing extensive actions beyond just this lawsuit.”

Here is the complete statement from Team Bunnies of the NewJeans Music Streaming Team.

“Hello, this is Team Bunnies of the NewJeans Music Streaming Team.

On the 2nd, after our complaint against HYBE Corporation, Source Music, and two reporters from Dispatch News Group at the Seoul Yongsan Police Station, we submitted a petition to the Press Arbitration Commission. This petition calls for corrective measures against Dispatch News Group for serious violations, including unlawful acquisition of information, defamation based on this information, and dissemination of personal data.

Numerous journalists have informed us that the information was obtained illegally. Furthermore, it was revealed that HYBE provided journalists and news desks information beyond what could be lawfully obtained in an effort to manipulate media coverage. We intend to present newly collected evidence and testimonies to supplement our initial complaint.

We want to reiterate that we have many more actions planned besides the present complaint. Moreover, HYBE must cease deflecting responsibility by using phrases like “independent judgment of ADOR” and “multi-label.” Of the four newly appointed internal directors at ADOR, three are senior executives at HYBE (C-level), and Lee Jae-sang, who resigned from ADOR’s board of directors in July, is currently the CEO of HYBE. Regardless of the situation, HYBE must accept responsibility.

Please stop evading accountability.

Thank you.”