It's been revealed that singer/actress IU recently faced severe homicide threats. 

On October 6 KST, EDAM Entertainment released an official statement to inform fans and the public of recent events. 

The label began, "Recently, the degree of violence toward artist IU has crossed the line. A homicide threat against the artist was received some time ago, dispatching emergency investigation authorities to the EDAM Entertainment building, the Kakao Entertainment building, and the artist's home."

EDAM Entertainment continued, "The artist was in the midst of a filming schedule at the time, and once the authorities concluded the investigation and confirmed that the situation was safe and secure, EDAM Entertainment proceeded to take additional measures against the threat by increasing the number of security guard assigned to the artist." 

The label also added on, "Due to the fact that this incident would undoubtedly cause strong concern among fans, and as well as that such an incident could provoke unnecessary negative attention, EDAM Entertainment deeply pondered whether or not publicizing this recent incident would be the right move. However, as a message of strong warning against malicious forces, and in order to prevent further instances of government authorities being dispatched for such abusive threats, the label ultimately decided to issue a public announcement."  

Furthermore, EDAM Entertainment provided an update on the status of its various legal cases against malicious netizens on social media. The label assured that those believed to have participated in habitual slander against against the artist, including members of organized groups and communities, will be facing a stream of criminal and civil investigations.