JYP Intensifies Legal Action Against Stray Kids for Defamation... Pursuing Severe Punishments

JYP Entertainment is stepping up its legal efforts against malicious posts and defamatory acts targeting Stray Kids. On December 27, JYP issued an official statement confirming it will continue to take legal action regarding violations of Stray Kids’ fundamental rights, the spread of false information, and intentional defamation. The company employs specialized monitoring agencies to systematically collect false content, defamatory remarks, abusive comments, and hostile acts from domestic and international online communities as well as social media platforms. Based on this data, JYP consistently files criminal complaints and civil lawsuits against those responsible. Recently, law enforcement authorities have issued warrants to identify the defendants, and investigations are currently underway. JYP is also collaborating with domestic and foreign courts to determine the identities of posters of malicious content on overseas platforms. JYP emphasized that it “will work closely with investigative and judicial agencies to pursue this case to its conclusion and ensure that perpetrators receive strict legal penalties,” adding that “no tolerance or settlement will be considered during this process.” In the statement, JYP expressed gratitude for the ongoing support from its fans (STAY) and urged them to actively cooperate by providing evidence related to illegal activities and submitting relevant materials. Reports can be sent to fan@jype.com. Meanwhile, JYP’s global artist YAOCHEN released his new single “Right Shoulder’s Promise” on November 24. YAOCHEN previously made it onto Apple Music’s “C-Pop Trend: 2025 Year-End Best” chart with his single “Nikan Fengjing Wokanni,” released on April 28, and is recognized locally as a talented artist in the Chinese music industry.