On February 7 KST, iWill Media, the agency representing actor and singer Yook Sungjae of BTOB, issued a stern response to the proliferation of false information and breaches of privacy surrounding the artist.

In a statement, iWill Media stated, "We have recently observed a continuous dissemination of false information and privacy violations targeting Yook Sungjae. Recognizing the severity of the situation, we are actively gathering evidence and have resolved not to overlook these incidents any longer." The agency emphasized their intention to pursue legal action against individuals who engage in posting malicious content, including false information, defamation, and slander on online platforms and social media, with zero tolerance.

Furthermore, the agency encouraged fans to contribute to their efforts by reporting any instances of malicious posts or comments through their dedicated email channel.

Yook Sungjae, who debuted with BTOB in 2012, has not only made a name for himself as a talented singer but has also showcased his acting prowess in various television dramas such as tvN's 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God', KBS2's 'Who Are You: School 2015', SBS's 'The Village - Achiara's Secret', JTBC's 'Mystic Pop-up Bar', and MBC's 'The Golden Spoon'. His recent exclusive contract signing with iWill Media has raised anticipation for his upcoming diverse projects.

See below for iWill Media's full statement: 

"Hello. This is iWill Media.

Recently, we have confirmed that there has been a continuous spread of false information and invasion of privacy related to Yook Sungjae, we are collecting data and have decided that we can no longer ignore the seriousness of the situation.

To protect our artists, we plan to take legal action without leniency against malicious posts and commenters containing false information, defamation, and malicious slander that are being indiscriminately posted on online communities and SNS.

We will continue to collect related information through self-monitoring, and if fans find malicious posts or comments, please report them to us via email.

We will do our best to help Yook Sungjae focus on his activities, and we ask for our fans' generous love and support.

thank you"