C9 Entertainment, the agency representing the popular boy group EPEX, has taken a strong stance against an alleged fan who propagated false and malicious rumors about one of its members, Wish, and his older sister.

The announcement, which was shared on July 6 KST across EPEX's official social media platforms, left fans shocked and concerned.

user witqtozdi on the jumbotron my god😭 https://t.co/XBYe4gi6lk

— ☆彡kelsey (@forparkseonghwa) July 5, 2023

 In a carefully worded statement, the agency revealed that an individual using the Twitter handle 'witqtozdi' had disseminated fabricated content about Wish. The false post claimed that the woman in a photo was Wish's older sister and insinuated that the two were engaged in a secret romantic relationship.

C9 Entertainment wasted no time in expressing its zero-tolerance policy towards such acts, vowing to gather evidence and pursue legal action against the responsible party.

C9 Entertainment anuncia que tomará ações legais contra o usuário @/witqtozdi.

A conta atualmente desativada utilizou fotos de Wish do EPEX com uma mulher para alegar que o mesmo está em um relacionamento. A mulher em questão na foto é a irmã mais velha de Wish. pic.twitter.com/xikCV3bf5f

— Nunca Pause O MV (@npomvtt) July 7, 2023

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Highlighting the blatantly false nature of the post and the clear malicious intent behind it, C9 Entertainment emphasized that this was an illegal act deserving of no leniency.

The agency made it known that it would diligently navigate the legal process and ensure that justice is served. Additionally, they promised to keep fans informed about the progress and outcomes of the legal proceedings in the future.

The severity of the incident was evident in the stern tone employed by C9 Entertainment in its written notice.

This resolute stance conveyed the agency's unequivocal determination to protect its artists and their families from unwarranted intrusion. Netizens, picking up on the agency's unwavering resolve, expressed their support and admiration for C9 Entertainment's swift response.

Commenters on various online platforms were quick to condemn the perpetrator's actions, emphasizing the importance of respecting an artist's family and deploring the individual's sick behavior.

Many speculated that the person responsible already knew the true identity of Wish's sister but had propagated the rumor for attention-seeking purposes. Others found it alarming that the rumor-monger took note of Wish's omission of "I love you" in recent interactions with fans, highlighting the depth of their obsession.

Netizen React

Netizen Shared thier opinion on the anoouncement issued on the official twitter EPEX account:

"Thank you for protecting him & getting to the bottom of it! It's much appreciated!!! "

"Thank you for protecting your idols C9 " 

"as you should, you gotta protect your artists and employees. hope everything goes well"

"go c9! protecting their idols as they should :)"

"That's what I like, the company protecting their idols... good job C9 and EPEX's staff! "

The overall sentiment among netizens was overwhelmingly supportive of C9 Entertainment's proactive approach to tackle the issue. Users praised the agency for its strong response and urged severe consequences for those who spread baseless rumors, advocating for them to be completely ostracized.

The incident serves as a reminder that the agency stands firm in its commitment to protecting its artists' personal lives and upholding justice in the face of false allegations.

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Cassidy Jones wrote this.

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