ENHYPEN's Jay, victim of stalking and unauthorized call recording distribution.. Agency: "Criminal complaint filed" [Official]

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As ENHYPEN member Jay has been a victim of privacy invasion and stalking, his agency has taken legal action.

Agency Belift Lab stated on the 3rd via the global fan communication platform Weverse, "We have confirmed that serious privacy invasion and stalking behavior occurred recently against ENHYPEN member Jay," adding, "We have filed a criminal complaint against the perpetrator."

According to the agency, the perpetrator called Jay's personal contact number multiple times starting last June. During the initial call, the individual claimed to be an employee of an internet and TV installation service center, mentioned the artist's family, and attempted to approach him under the guise of product information. In this process, they asked for a time when they could call back again, left their personal contact number, and tried to obtain additional information by deceiving the artist with false facts.

However, the perpetrator subsequently made repeated and persistent attempts to contact Jay further. Moreover, after recording the calls without permission, they distributed the recordings on multiple platforms such as KakaoTalk, Instagram, and X Spaces. In response, the agency emphasized, "We recognize this incident not only as an invasion of the artist's privacy but also as a serious situation where additional harm due to personal information leakage is a concern."

They further explained, "We determined that the intent and nature of the actions were malicious, given that the continuous contact caused mental distress and anxiety for the artist, that false facts were used to lure the artist, and that call contents were recorded and distributed without permission. Therefore, we have filed a criminal complaint against the perpetrator. Additionally, we sent official letters to the three major telecommunications companies requesting cooperation in identifying the perpetrator's identity."

The agency added, "Belift Lab clearly states that it will respond strongly under a zero-tolerance policy, without any settlement or leniency, toward stalking and illegal personal information leakage behaviors that invade the artist's privacy and threaten their physical safety."

◆ Below is the full text of Belift Lab's official statement.

Hello.

This is Belift Lab.

We have confirmed that serious privacy invasion and stalking behavior occurred recently against ENHYPEN member Jay. We would like to share our stance and the current status of our response regarding this matter.

1. Incident Progression and Facts of Damage

The problematic individual (hereinafter referred to as "the perpetrator") attempted to call the artist's personal contact number multiple times starting last June. During the initial call, they claimed to be an employee of an internet and TV installation service center, mentioned the artist's family, and approached him under the guise of product information. In this process, they asked for a time when they could call back again, left their personal contact number, and tried to obtain additional information by deceiving the artist with false facts. As a result of the artist directly verifying with his family, the perpetrator's claims were revealed to be false.

Subsequently, despite the artist's non-response, the perpetrator continued harassment by making repeated and persistent attempts to contact him further. Moreover, after recording the calls without permission, they distributed the recordings on multiple platforms such as KakaoTalk, Instagram, and X Spaces. Even after their actions became public, the perpetrator has consistently made excuses such as "it was a work-related call" and "I was hacked," while evading responsibility by deleting accounts, among other things.

We recognize this incident not only as an invasion of the artist's privacy but also as a serious situation where additional harm due to personal information leakage is a concern.

2. Current Status and Plan of Response

We determined that the intent and nature of the actions were malicious, given that the continuous contact caused mental distress and anxiety for the artist, that false facts were used to lure the artist, and that call contents were recorded and distributed without permission. Therefore, we have filed a criminal complaint against the perpetrator. Additionally, we sent official letters to the three major telecommunications companies requesting cooperation in identifying the perpetrator's identity.

During the process of filing this complaint, the tips provided by you, our fans, have been a great help. We deeply appreciate the fans who have worked hard to protect the artist. Tips submitted through our artist rights protection page are constantly reviewed by relevant departments, so we ask for your continued active reporting.

Belift Lab clearly states that it will respond strongly under a zero-tolerance policy, without any settlement or leniency, toward stalking and illegal personal information leakage behaviors that invade the artist's privacy and threaten their physical safety.

Thank you.

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