Former DIA Member Somyi Announces Legal Action Against Garo Sero Research Institute

On March 28, 2025, former DIA Somyi’s agency, Modenberry Korea, issued an official statement claiming that legal action will be taken against the YouTube channel Garo Sero Research Institute for spreading the false claim that Somyi and her former CEO Kim Kwang Soo were in a relationship.

Kim Kwang Soo is the CEO of DIA’s company, PocketDol Studio.

Hello, this is Modenberry Korea.

We would like to share our official stance regarding the malicious comments, false information, personal attacks, and defamation directed at our artist, Ahn Somyi.

False claims and malicious comments about Somyicontinue to spread online and on social media. After a thorough review of the situation, we have decided to take legal action to protect our artist’s rights and interests.

Additionally, the claim made in the video titled “[Shocking Exclusive] DIA Members Fighting Over One Man” posted on the Garo Sero Research Institute YouTube channel on March 2, 2024, stating that Somyi and PocketDol Studio CEO Kim Kwang Soo were in a relationship, is completely false. We will proceed with legal measures against this false claim.

We will take strict legal action without any leniency against all malicious acts and will continue to monitor the situation for further legal responses. Posting, spreading, and engaging in the distribution of malicious content about our artist is a criminal act, and we will continue to collect evidence to file criminal complaints and civil lawsuits for damages.

Modenberry Korea remains committed to fostering a healthy fan culture and protecting our artists. We appreciate your continued support and encouragement.

Thank you.

— Modenberry Korea

Garo Sero Research Institute gained prominency in recent weeks as the newsbreaker for Kim Sae Ron‘s recent case with Kim Soo Hyun. Somyi joined DIA in 2017, eventually leaving to pursue a solo career.