IVE’s agency Starship Entertainment has taken proactive measures to improve Jang Won Young’s security in response to recent threats.
On May 9, Starship Entertainment issued the following statement:
Hello. We are Starship Entertainment.
Yesterday, a message threatening the safety of our artist Jang Won Young of IVE was shared on a community platform.
The message, which specified the date and time of the threat, has been reported to the police, who have launched an investigation into the matter. We have requested a swift investigation and protective measures for our artist, and are prepared to take legal action as soon as the identity of the poster’s author is confirmed.
To ensure the safety of our artists, we are hiring more professional security staff and reviewing the security of their travel routes, residences and workplaces. Going forward, we will increase vigilance against any threats to the safety of our artists and will respond promptly and firmly to any such occurrence.
We will continue to do everything we can to protect the safety of our artists in the future as well.
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