Blackpink's Jennie Files Criminal Lawsuit Against Imposter Claiming To Be Her Father

BLACKPINK idol Jennie recently attracted controversial buzz due to a new novel written by PD Kim Hyung Jin, which is reportedly based on her life. Speculation arose, when some publications claimed that the author of the book is Jennie's biological father. Following this, Jennie's agency, ODD ATELIER, has now officially refuted these claims, stating there is no link between Jennie and Jin(author) or any individual imposter who claimed to be her father.

Jennie's agency released an official statement

On September 6, ODD ATELIER issued a statement addressing the spread of misinformation. The agency explained, "Recently, false publications and fake news pretending to be from the artist's father have been circulating. This information is completely false and unrelated to the artist. Please avoid purchasing these illegal publications to prevent any harm." The statement served as a firm rebuttal to the misleading claims and advised fans against buying any unauthorized or deceptive materials.

The BLACKPINK idol's agency also outlined its plans to address the issue legally. They stated, "We are pursuing legal action by filing a criminal complaint for defamation and obstruction of business caused by the spread of false information through our law firm." 

Additionally, ODD ATELIER announced its readiness to take legal action against those creating harmful online content, including defamation and harassment. "We are taking legal action against those responsible for malicious posts, including defamation, sexual harassment, and false slander. Such actions are criminal, and we will continue to take vigorous legal steps based on the evidence we collect. We are committed to protecting the rights and interests of our artists," the agency added.

How it all began?

The controversy started when a Korean media outlet reported that PD Kim Hyung Jin is the father of a K-pop idol Jennie and that he plans to release a long-form novel about her life. However, the article was quickly removed from the internet and the information couldn’t be verified. 

Despite the lack of clear details, the news spread widely. Following this, ODD ATELIER labelled the accused as an 'imposter' in their statement, though they did not specify a name.