Overseasidol.com — Japanese idol group =LOVE has issued an official statement through their website on October 9.
The announcement warns against the growing spread of online defamation, harassment, and unfounded rumors targeting the group and its members.
The management also confirmed that several legal actions have already been filed in response to these incidents.
In the statement, the group’s management noted that they have repeatedly urged fans and internet users to refrain from spreading false claims or hateful comments.
Despite these warnings, harmful posts continue to appear on social media. “We have confirmed cases where baseless rumors are being spread as if they were facts,” the announcement stated.
The management emphasized that they are taking appropriate legal measures against those involved.
“After consulting with our legal counsel, we have filed requests for the disclosure of the offenders’ information. The court has granted several of these requests, allowing us to identify the perpetrators and proceed with lawsuits,” they revealed.
They also reminded the public that not only the original posters but even those who ‘like’ or quote defamatory content could be legally liable for defamation or insult under Japanese law.
The group urged everyone to act responsibly and avoid contributing to the spread of harmful information online.
This decisive move by =LOVE has drawn attention across Japan, as more entertainment figures face online abuse in recent years.
Many fans have praised the group’s management for standing up against cyberbullying and protecting their artists’ dignity in the digital era.
