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Kpop group BTS is currently on a hiatus to complete their mandatory military service and focus on their solo projects. Amid their absence from the limelight, the group has been involved in some controversies and has been subjected to several defamatory and malicious posts on social media. Their agency BigHit Music has taken strict action against these false accusations and also cleared the air about BTS being part of a cult.

The statement by BigHit Music reads, "Hello. This is BIGHIT MUSIC. We wish to update you on the status of legal measures taken to protect BTS members against violation of their rights. We would like to clarify that the recent allegations of hoarding, concept plagiarism, and affiliations with Dahnworld or any religious cults are completely false. The company has decided that the recent movement spreading false rumors and information has become excessive, and announced previously that a separate law firm would be engaged to address these matters decisively."

"Thus, we have identified and compiled several posts containing misinformation aimed at defaming and slandering the artists, and filed the initial round of criminal complaint to law enforcement agencies today, on May 2. This compilation includes posts that were systematically uploaded then deleted, as well as posts from authors who have since deleted their accounts. We will persist in our legal proceedings through continuous monitoring and gathering of evidence," the statement further added.

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The company concluded, "We extend our deepest apologies to the fans of BTS for the distress you have experienced in recent weeks. We are committed to taking all necessary actions to protect our artists' rights. Thank you for your unwavering love and support for BTS. Please send any reports of aforementioned cases of violation to BIGHIT MUSIC's legal hotline at protect@bighitmusic.co.kr. Thank you."

On the work front, BTS' leader RM will soon release his new album 'Right Place, Wrong Person'.