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The Korea Times

By Lee Gyu-lee
An online troll who made insulting comments about K-pop group BTS has been fined for defaming the stars.
Big Hit Entertainment, the group’s agency, announced late last week that the person was recently slapped with a fine of four million won (US$3,400) for three counts of defamation and contempt.
The agency had filed complaints against the person – whose identity was withheld – with police in December 2019 and March this year.


If the person continues to attack the members, Big Hit warned that it would seek damages for its financial loses. “There will be no settlement or leniency,” it added.
The agency said it would closely monitor comments online and take necessary action against those who try to spread rumours about BTS.
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“We ask you to continue to make use of our hotline to report any cases of abuse,” it said.
BTS – RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook – became the first K-pop act to top Billboard’s Hot 100 chart last month with their English-language single Dynamite.
Their fifth full-length album BE (Deluxe Edition) will be out on November 20, Big Hit Entertainment announced on Sunday.
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A troll is paying the price for making insulting comments online about BTS after the band’s management filed complaints with the police
The troll was fined US$3,400 for three counts of defamation and contempt



A BTS troll was fined US$3,400 for making insulting comments about the K-pop superstars. Their management company, who reported him to the police, warn they will take action against anyone who spreads rumours.


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