Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin couple, spread fake news such as divorce rumors
“Legal response after data investigation” from both agencies
Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin’s couple are suffering from malicious rumors. Son Ye-jin SNS
Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin’s couple are suffering from malicious rumors. In the end, the two agencies are discussing legal responses to fake news that is rapidly spreading at home and abroad.
On the 20th, Son Ye-jin’s agency ESteem Entertainment said, “Fake news is spreading to a serious extent on YouTube. In addition to reporting the channel, we are organizing data for future legal action. Internally, we will organize and take legal action against fake news that has crossed the line. will do,” he said.
Hyun Bin’s agency, VAST Entertainment, also said, “Both divorce and gambling rumors are not true. We plan to take legal action on the matter while monitoring in real time. We will do everything we can.”
Recently, rumors that Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin divorced quickly spread around YouTube and SNS. Some YouTubers claimed that the two divorced by agreement on the 15th and that Hyun Bin’s overseas ledger gambling was the cause of the breakup. Not only that, but the local Koreans cleverly made it look like it was true by inserting eyewitness accounts of seeing Hyun Bin.
If a person defames another person with false information through information and communication networks for the purpose of slandering another person, he or she will be severely punished with imprisonment for up to 7 years, suspension of qualifications for up to 10 years, or a fine of up to 50 million won.
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