[Full Text] FNC Entertainment of Yoo Jae-suk and Jung Hyung-don "False Rumors Related to Shincheonji... Legal Action"

[Asia Economy Reporter Shinwon Yoon] FNC Entertainment, which manages Yoo Jae-suk and Jung Hyung-don, denied allegations on the 4th that some of its affiliated celebrities are members of the Shincheonji Church.

FNC stated that morning, "We have confirmed that false information related to a specific religion targeting our artists has been spreading through online communities and social media recently," and added, "Regarding this, our artists have no connection whatsoever with the said religion, and we inform you that these rumors are not true."

Regarding the malicious rumors and defamatory posts targeting their artists, FNC also said they will take strong legal action without any settlement or leniency. FNC said, "We are continuously monitoring to prevent any further damage caused by acts that harm the honor and dignity of our artists, and we will do our best to protect our artists through firm legal measures."

They also pointed out, "At a time when many people are suffering due to the global adversity of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) and must help each other and work together to overcome the crisis, we deeply regret the indiscriminate spread of rumors."

Full statement from FNC Entertainment

Hello, this is FNC Entertainment.

We have confirmed that false information related to a specific religion targeting our artists has been spreading through online communities and social media recently. Regarding this, we inform you that our artists have no connection whatsoever with the said religion, and these rumors are not true.

Especially at a time when many people are suffering due to the global adversity of COVID-19 and must help each other and work together to overcome the crisis, we deeply regret the indiscriminate spread of rumors.

Therefore, we will take strong legal action based on legal procedures without any settlement or leniency regarding the malicious rumors and defamatory posts targeting our artists. We are continuously monitoring to prevent any further damage caused by acts that harm the honor and dignity of our artists, and we will do our best to protect our artists through firm legal measures. Thank you.