Controversial Girl Group QWER Has Started Taking Legal Action Against Malicious Slander
Rising 5th-generation girl group QWER — who have stirred up multiple controversies in recent months — has officially begun taking legal action against malicious slander and defamation online.
Having faced significant backlash in the past for the comments and behavior of its members, the group is now drawing a firm line against those who spread false information and engage in harmful attacks against them.
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3Y Corporation (QWER’s management) announced that they have received over 250 reports related to defamatory content targeting the group and its members. Following a thorough review by their legal team, the first wave of criminal complaints has already been filed.
Since announcing in June our intention to take legal action against defamation and insults involving the spreading of false information about QWER members, we have received over 250 reports. After review by our legal team, we filed the first round of criminal complaints on June 20th, under charges of insult and defamation.
— 3Y Corporation
In their statement, 3Y Corporation emphasized that the company will continue to monitor the situation closely. They assured that legal action will be taken regularly to address and deter these malicious acts.
Based on our own monitoring and the information provided by fans, we will continue to take legal action through our law firm against excessive slander, insults, and the spreading of false information on a regular basis.
In cases of malicious posts in private or closed communities that require membership to access, the reports from our fans are invaluable for securing evidence.
— 3Y Corporation
The brain behind the group, popular YouTuber Kim Gye Ran, has taken to Instagram to warn anyone with malicious intents that “there will be absolutely no leniency, none at all.”
QWER has been a subject of controversy on multiple occasions, most notably for member Siyeon’s comments regarding marriage and reproduction, which sparked significant backlash.
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Additionally, member Chodan has also come under fire for her derogatory remarks about feminism during a livestream.
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These incidents, along with rumors surrounding the members’ past activities as content creators, have made the group a frequent target of online criticism.
Despite the controversies, QWER and their management are now taking a stand, making it clear that there will be no leniency for those who spread harmful falsehoods or engage in defamatory behavior against the group.