[Edaily Starin KIM HYUNSIK Reporter] Big Hit Music has announced it will take legal action against malicious online posts regarding the group Tomorrow X Together (TXT).

On the 22nd, Big Hit Music posted a statement on the fan platform Weverse, explaining, “We have confirmed that false information and malicious rumors have been indiscriminately spread on overseas social media and online communities recently, and we have been taking the necessary internal measures and responses.”
The company added, “Until now, we have refrained from issuing separate announcements or making public statements to prevent rumors and malicious posts that do not align with the facts from being unnecessarily spread further through our official statements.” It further clarified, “However, as we have determined that malicious rumors and posts intended to defame the artists ahead of their comeback have reached a serious level, we are announcing that we will take additional measures to protect their rights and interests.”
Big Hit Music stated, “Posting and disseminating malicious content constitutes a clear criminal act that seriously damages the artist’s character and reputation,” adding, “We are currently collecting evidence regarding relevant posts on domestic and international platforms, and we clearly state that we will take strong legal action without any leniency or settlement.”
They added, “We will continue to respond firmly, in accordance with a zero-tolerance policy, to all illegal acts that infringe upon the artists’ rights and interests, and we will do our utmost to protect the artists and prevent similar incidents from recurring.”
Big Hit Music did not disclose the specific details of the malicious rumors circulating online. Tomorrow X Together is set to make a comeback on the 16th of next month with their ninth mini-album, “PERFECT STORM.”