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[Sports Today reporter Jeong Ye-won] Musical actor Han Ji-sang’s agency has indicated it will pursue legal action.
On March 16, Han’s agency BlueStage said on its official social media that it has confirmed a steady stream of posts on certain online communities and social media spreading false or unverified claims, malicious attacks, and defamatory content about the actor.
The agency said it will pursue aggressive legal action—without leniency or settlement—against any conduct that infringes on its artist’s rights, including the spread of false information, malicious slander, insulting posts, and defamation. It added that it has already initiated legal procedures through counsel in multiple cases. In some instances, the authors have been identified, investigations opened, and prosecutions filed.
BlueStage said it will apply the same standards to any similar cases that emerge and will hold anonymous defendants fully accountable for harming the artist’s reputation.
Han was previously embroiled in allegations of sexual misconduct in 2020 when a fan identified only as “A” accused him of sexual assault. At the time, Han reported that he had been threatened and filed complaints alleging attempted extortion and coercion; prosecutors ultimately declined to indict.
On March 9, reports surfaced that Sungkyunkwan University had rescinded an invitation for Han to serve as a lecturer after student objections. Han released a detailed account of the episode on YouTube. He said he and A had mutual interest and met several times, but that he made clear he could not continue the relationship and that they did not meet thereafter. He said A later sent messages framing the situation as a one-sided sexual assault, and that he initially tried to calm matters. According to Han, A demanded “500 million–1 billion KRW (roughly $375,000–$750,000)” and a “year‑long public relationship,” then reduced the demand to “300 million KRW (about $225,000).”
▲Below is BlueStage’s full official statement.
Hello. This is BlueStage.
We have confirmed that posts containing false or unverified claims, malicious slander, and defamatory content about actor Han Ji-sang have continued to circulate on certain online communities and social media.
We take these matters very seriously.
BlueStage places the protection of our artists’ rights and reputations first. We are taking strong legal action—without leniency or settlement—against any acts that violate our artists’ rights, including spreading false information, malicious slander, insulting posts, and defamation.
We continue to collect and monitor materials related to these posts and comments, and we have pursued legal procedures through legal representatives in numerous cases.
In this process, some authors have been identified, investigations have followed, and some cases have reached prosecution. We will apply the same strict standards to any similar cases that are confirmed in the future.
Using anonymity to damage an artist’s reputation or to spread false information is clearly illegal, and we will hold those responsible accountable to the fullest extent.
Fan tips and cooperation are very helpful. If you find related posts or examples of false information, please report them to the email below.
* master@bluestage.co.kr
BlueStage will continue to take all necessary measures to protect our artists’ rights.
Thank you.
Sincerely, BlueStage
[Sports Today reporter Jeong Ye-won ent@stoo.com]
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