IVE False Rumor Perpetrator Sentenced to Prison
An online netizen spreading an IVE false rumor has been officially sentenced to prison by a South Korean court. On September 9, 2026, Starship Entertainment released a firm official statement via social media regarding ongoing legal actions to protect their artists from malicious cyber activities.
Starship Entertainment Takes Strict Legal Action
According to the official announcement, the court handed down a prison sentence to the individual responsible for distributing fabricated videos targeting the K-pop group IVE. Starship emphasized its zero-tolerance policy, noting that legal representatives handled the investigation and trial process strictly.
Additional Lawsuits Against Cyber Wrecks and Malicious Channels
Furthermore, Starship Entertainment confirmed that evidence has been gathered against specific YouTube channels, so-called ‘cyber wreckers’, and online community users continuously posting malicious content about IVE member Jang Wonyoung. Additional criminal and civil complaints were filed to hold all creators and repeat distributors accountable.
