Show Notes
NewJeans agency ADOR says two malicious commenters have been punished and a deepfake offender’s appeal was rejected, spotlighting firmer artist-rights enforcement and the limits of legal protection around idol abuse.
In this episode: Top stories: 1. [Official] NewJeans Side: "Two Cyberbullies Punished; Deepfake Perpetrator's Appeal Rejected, No Leniency" (Full Text) | STARNEWS — STARNEWS https://www.starnewskorea.com/en/music/2026/06/29/2026062915550659767 2. Step Back: When ADOR says two cyberbullies were punished and a deepfake offender’s appeal was rejected with “no leniency,” what does that actually tell us about the legal tools K-pop agencies have in Korea now — and where do those tools still fall short in protecting idols?
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