"Jennie, there must be no settlement until the end... Video manipulation is a disgusting crime." Global fans show support amid OA's strongest legal response [K-EYES]

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Following OA (Odd Atelier), BLACKPINK Jennie's agency, announcing it will take legal action against malicious rumors and the distribution of doctored photos and videos, fans overseas have poured out messages of support along with calls to "go all the way this time."

On the 18th, OA issued an official statement confirming that "baseless defamation and manipulated photos and videos are being continuously spread on online communities and social media," adding that it "takes the infringement of the artist's rights very seriously."

The agency emphasized that it will continuously monitor posts, collect evidence together with legal counsel, and take civil and criminal measures in serious cases. It specifically targeted content that synthesizes or distorts Jennie's appearance, repeatedly spreads only specific scenes, and adds insulting comments and false information.

OA made it clear that "there will be no settlement or leniency in this procedure," thanked fans who reported victimization cases, and urged them to continue reporting with concrete evidence such as URLs and screenshots to protect@oddatelier.net.

This announcement came shortly after Jennie finished a one-hour performance as the headliner of 'Summer Sonic 2026' at Chiba ZOZO Marine Stadium in Japan on the 14th. Following that performance, videos appeared online showing parts of her body seemingly exposed, though the authenticity of those videos remains unconfirmed.

Over the past three months, Jennie has completed a hectic overseas festival tour including Governors Ball, Roskilde Festival, Offner Festival, Mad Cool Festival, Lollapalooza Chicago, and Summer Sonic. During this period, she officially released her new song 'Less Than A Lover,' achieving 2.26 million Spotify debut streams and topping the iTunes charts in at least 27 countries.

On the 17th, she said, "I am grateful for the love and energy shared with me at all festivals," adding, "It is difficult to express what I have experienced, learned, and grown through words. Looking back, there were many unexpected moments and ups and downs, but I realized they were simply part of life." She continued, "Not everything was perfect, and perhaps it wasn't supposed to be, yet I am grateful for every part of the journey. Even the more difficult moments taught me a lot and helped me grow, so I am thankful."

When the news broke, fans generally reacted with approval. One fan said, "I hope they really take legal action this time and don't just end it with words," expressing concern that similar warnings had been issued in the past but were ultimately dropped without result. Another fan cheered, saying, "Well done, Representative Jennie, fighting!" supporting Jennie, who is also So Sok-sa (CEO), and praised the move as a response to "the most disgusting and inhumane online crime of AI-generated deepfakes and fake videos." Some also responded, "She has endured truly terrible and inhumane things for so long, so it's a relief that her agency is finally standing by her with strength."

There were also worrying moments during the tour. During an Osaka performance, Jennie suddenly turned around to urgently adjust her outfit, exchanged multiple signals with staff due to sound equipment issues, and briefly left the stage as unexpected situations unfolded. At one point, she was captured trembling or holding back tears, drawing fans' concern, and after the concert ended, she waved to fans before finally shedding tears. Overseas fans also expressed worry, saying, "It hurt my heart to see her hands shaking on stage. Online people have truly gone too far."

Regarding the legal response plan, there were also some skeptical or mocking reactions. However, fan replies continued to express support by quoting the agency's official statement verbatim: "We make it clear that under no circumstances will we offer settlement or leniency," and notable fan responses included statements like "OA is family as of today," showing trust in the agency.

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