NewJeans Seeks to Unmask Anonymous YouTuber For Defamation Lawsuit

NewJeans are reportedly seeking assistance from federal courts in California to uncover the identity of an anonymous YouTube user who is allegedly spreading defamatory statements about them.

According to court documents obtained, the K-Pop group has requested the court to compel Google to reveal the identity of the user known as @Middle7. This individual is accused of making defamatory comments and engaging in mocking behaviour towards the group.

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If their request is approved, it would enable the ‘Super Shy’ singers to pursue legal action against the YouTube user in South Korea, where defamation and insult are criminal offences. NewJeans initiated this legal action following a criminal complaint they filed in South Korea. They expressed their concerns and gratitude to their fans in a statement, highlighting the issues of malicious comments, defamation, and the spread of false information.

Ador, the group’s agency, reiterated its commitment to monitoring and taking legal action against malicious activities, including defamatory comments and the dissemination of false information about NewJeans. They emphasised the importance of respecting the dignity of individuals and urged people to refrain from engaging in further unfounded speculations and malicious defamation.

NewJeans, composed of Danielle, Haerin, Hanni, Hyein, and Minji, has quickly risen to international stardom since its debut. They previously shared their amazement at the global response to their music, especially the popularity of the ‘Hype Boy’ challenge and the ‘OMG’ dance clips, which garnered widespread love and support.

Reflecting on their journey, Hanni mentioned how surreal it felt to see people from around the world engaging with their music and expressed how much the group enjoyed watching these fan interactions, feeling deeply supported and loved.

-Sushmita Sarkar