Ryu Hyunjin Foundation Denies Collaboration with Influencers... Announces Legal Action

"No Collaboration with Influencers or Advertising Activities"
Foundation Calls Impersonation and False Information "Fraudulent Acts"

The Ryu Hyunjin Foundation has announced plans to take legal action against impersonation of the foundation and the spread of false information online.

A photo released by the Ryu Hyunjin Foundation claiming that false information is being spread. Screenshot from the Ryu Hyunjin Foundation's social media.

On September 10, the Ryu Hyunjin Foundation stated on its official social media account, "Recently, false information entirely unrelated to our foundation has been circulating online," and emphasized, "The Ryu Hyunjin Foundation is a non-profit organization established to support the dreams and growth of youth baseball players. We have never collaborated with any particular influencer or engaged in any advertising activities, nor do we plan to do so in the future."

This statement appears to be a response to recent social media content spreading online. The problematic post reportedly claimed that the Ryu Hyunjin Foundation provided 35 million won to a wakesurfing-related organization in January of this year, and based on this, asserted that 'surfing can now be enjoyed for free.'

Regarding this, the foundation stated, "This information is clearly false," and added, "The foundation considers this a serious act of fraud and defamation." The foundation further emphasized, "We make it clear that we will immediately initiate legal action regarding this matter."

Additionally, the foundation requested, "If you encounter similar or identical cases, please report them directly to the foundation," and urged, "We hope no further damage will occur."

The Ryu Hyunjin Foundation is a non-profit organization established in September 2023 by baseball player Ryu Hyunjin, named after himself. The foundation is engaged in discovering and nurturing promising young players through hosting youth baseball camps and providing baseball equipment. In addition, it carries out various social contribution activities, including scholarship programs for children with rare and incurable diseases and hosting charity golf tournaments.