BTS was accused of being linked to another KPOP idol, G-Dragon, who is involved in an established riddled with drug use and adult entertainment case.
According to reports, BTS' music label and talent agency, BIGHIT Music, has come forward to address the allegations: "The rumors that are circulating about our artist and a specific location are not true at all.
"The BTS members do not know the establishment in question, and they have never been there."
The seven-membered group's agency is adamant they have no involvement in the establishment and will take legal action against the perpetrator of the rumors.
"We are responding to the spreading of falsehoods and the defamation of [our artist's] character with a no-tolerance policy, and we are taking both civil and criminal legal action.
"We have already begun taking legal action against groundless falsehoods about our artist."
BTS Involved with G-Dragon's Case?
The rumors reportedly began after a video was uploaded on YouTube by the Garo Sero Institute, which alleged that two members of BTS frequent the establishment known for its patrons using drugs and engaging in adult entertainment.
G-Dragon, along with South Korean actor Lee Sun Kyun, were tied to the case, but have different charges.
"There is no truth to the [claim] that I have taken drugs," the KPOP star's statement reads. "Additionally, I have no relation to the news reports about the violation of the Act on the Control of Narcotics, Etc. that was recently revealed in the media."
Meanwhile, the "Parasite" actor also denounced the claims in his statement: "I have submitted my handphone today, and I have faithfully acquiesced to the requests that were required for the next formal investigation.
"They said that they would call me soon for the next investigation, and I will diligently answer that too."
BTS' Fans Rally Behind KPOP Supergroup
BTS' fans expressed their frustrations and outrage regarding the accusations towards the KPOP group.
"KEEP BANGTAN BOYZ OUT OF THIS S**T."
"Can't wait for those lawsuits to roll out, get a good lawyer," another added.
"These Rumours are literally getting out of hand."
While BTS is one of the biggest names that was dragged into the case, there have been several artists from South Korea also named, and their fans also shared their thoughts on that.
"Why is suddenly everyone being dragged into this matter? I know it's a serious issue but it reminds me of the time when people started canceling every idol for b*llying and some had to leave their groups."
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