Singer IU was sent life-threatening letters, authorities investigated, increased the number of bodyguards

The information that IU's "national sister" was sent d.eath threats by an anonymous person was reported to the press by the management company. Although the investigation has been closed, fans are still very worried about IU's safety.

On the morning of October 6, Newsen reported that a subject sent a life-threatening letter to the "nation's sister" IU. As soon as they received the tip from IU's representative, the authorities immediately rushed to the singer's home and workplace to check on the situation. The source added that the investigating agency decided to close the case after ensuring that IU remained safe.

On the morning of October 6, representatives of the singer born in 1993 officially spoke out about the news that she received d.eath threats: "IU received a life-threatening letter a while ago. At the time, she was filming and the case was closed after authorities detected no abnormalities. However, our company will continue to take measures to protect IU."

IU's representatives further revealed that they had considered informing the press about the incident, saying, "We have carefully considered whether to release information about this incident, due to concerns that this information may cause anxiety among fans and create a stir in public opinion. After careful thought, we decided to make the d.isclosure to prevent similar incidents in the future and to send a message of deterrence to those who intend to harm the artists."

On October 6, EDAM Entertainment announced that, in February 2023, they had filed a complaint with the Gangnam Police Department in Seoul against multiple social media accounts that had repeatedly defamed singer IU.

According to the company, the incident is under investigation and they have provided the data to investigators to ensure the confidentiality of the suspects' personal information. EDAM Entertainment is awaiting a response from the companies involved after filing a complaint and implementing communication security measures.

In addition, as soon as the perpetrators' personal information was secured through these procedures, through their legal representation, the company filed a lawsuit against the perpetrators in Seoul Central District Court with allegations of defamation, infringement of moral rights, and false charges against their artists.

In addition, EDAM Entertainment said it is taking measures to ensure that those who commit defamation and illegal actions against their artists, both online and in person, will be held accountable and adhere to a "zero-tolerance policy." They are also preparing for further legal actions.

As Dispatch reported, IU's side took a strong stance against those who spread misinformation. IU said of the situation: "The defendants are scattered inside and outside Korea, and because of their large numbers, it is expected to take some time to reach a final conclusion."

"We will pursue liability to the end to prevent a recurrence. We are also preparing additional lawsuits to protect the rights of artists."

IU, who debuted in 2008, quickly became a musical monument thanks to her angelic voice and incredible songwriting talent. Her career breakthrough was boosted by her role in the movie "Dream High," and IU's reputation as a "kite meets the wind."

After more than 1 decade of operation, IU's "throne" has not shown signs of wavering when she keeps coming back as the song at the top of the chart. This makes the singer rated as 1 of Korea's top solo artists. With a series of excellent achievements in the field of music, IU is known as the "national sister" and is loved not only in Asia but also around the world.

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