Blissoo says artist has no connection to suspect, warns of legal action over false claims
Blissoo, the agency established by Blackpink’s Jisoo, announced Monday that it has no connection to the singer’s brother, who is currently under police investigation for alleged sexual assault.
This statement from Blissoo comes amidst widespread reports that a man in his 30s, surnamed Kim and believed to be Jisoo’s brother, was arrested on April 15 on suspicion of sexually assaulting a female streamer at his home in Seoul. He stands accused of committing forcible molestation after inviting the woman to his residence. While the suspect acknowledged contact with the woman, he reportedly denied the use of force. He is also facing separate allegations of domestic violence against his wife, further amplifying the ongoing controversy.
“The case is entirely unrelated to the artist and the agency,” Blissoo’s legal representative, Kim & Chang, firmly stated in a press release, emphasizing that numerous claims circulating online are unverified or false.
“The matter currently being raised has no connection whatsoever to the artist or Blissoo, and much of the information being spread online consists of unconfirmed speculation or clearly false claims,” the law firm reiterated.
Blissoo further clarified that Jisoo has maintained independence from her family for an extended period, having started her trainee life at a young age, and therefore possesses no involvement in or knowledge of her brother’s personal affairs.
Additionally, Blissoo explicitly refuted online allegations suggesting Jisoo’s brother held any role in the agency’s management or founding, affirming that he possesses no legal or business ties to the company.
The agency concluded by issuing a stern warning: it will pursue all possible civil and criminal legal action against the dissemination of false information or content maliciously linking the artist to these unrelated matters, unequivocally labeling such actions as a violation of rights and defamation.
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