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BTS continuously becomes the victim of fake news, what’s stopping Big Hit from suing?

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BTS has become a victim of click-baiting YouTubers. The pictures and videos that were arbitrarily woven groundlessly spread as if they were true. Not only BTS but other popular idols are also being used by such YouTubers. However, the agencies simply ignore it, saying it is not worth responding to. 

Recently, a click-baiting YouTuber raised rumors of a romantic relationship between BTS member Jung-kook and actor Lee Yoo-bi. Both Lee Yoo-bi and Jungkook denied this rumor. The problem is that this YouTuber has consistently created malicious videos regarding the BTS members. This YouTuber has produced groundless stories of not only Jung-kook but also other members such as V and Ji-min

Taking a look through the video list of this channel, this person only focuses on pointing out idols’ dating life and personality problems. BTS is often used as an “aggression offering,” as well as aespa, MONSTA X, Park Ji-hoon, THE BOYZ, Red Velvet, NCT, and ENHYPEN. 

This click-baiting Youtuber that produces fake news videos to collect views is a famous figure among idol fandoms. 

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V has even heralded a complaint early. He once commented on Weverse, a fan community platform, saying “Oh? Let’s proceed with the complaint process. Gonna receive some money for a little snack. They even touched my family and friends. Good-bye.”

V said, “I just saw it briefly, and not only us but all artists hate that kind of person. “All the fans and ARMY may or may not have watched it, but I will file a complaint on behalf of those who were hurt and those who don’t have the courage to do so,” he added.

Issues related to celebrities’ private lives can turn ordinary things into big issues, so when an incident breaks out, such click-baiting Youtubers will immediately spread baseless rumors for their own good.

With the power of SNS and online communities, the spread of rumors has accelerated. Any defense or facts is not important anymore. Based on such click-baiting rumors, many netizens also write malicious comments and spread the rumors further.

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If it is a problem involving the stars’ personalities, the level of groundless rumors and malicious comments increases. In particular, as BTS is a top star with strong global influence, rumors featuring them are severe. When searching for BTS members, words related to rumors may appear as related search terms. 

HYBE is currently regularly taking legal action against malicious posts and comments such as defamation, insults, sexual harassment, false information, and slander against their singers. It nailed that there was and would be no agreement or leniency. 

What fans want is not only the malicious comments but also a direct accusation against malicious YouTubers. Although the punishment regulations for fake news are insignificant, fans hope the company will show it in action.

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