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KPop Defamation Case Sets Precedent for Virtual Stars

9/22/2025

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KPop Demon Hunters topped summer streaming, while KPop Defamation Hunters achieved success in South Korean courts.
Virtual boy band Plave sued an individual for derogatory comments made online in July 2024.
The court ruled that the comments impacted both the avatars and the real individuals behind them.
Plave received 500,000 South Korean won ($70) in damages, far less than the 6.5 million won requested.
Vlast, Plave's label, plans to appeal for higher damages, establishing a precedent for defamation against virtual pop stars in South Korea.

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KPop Demon Hunters topped summer streaming, while KPop Defamation Hunters achieved success in South Korean courts.
Virtual boy band Plave sued an individual for derogatory comments made online in July 2024.
The court ruled that the comments impacted both the avatars and the real individuals behind them.
Plave received 500,000 South Korean won ($70) in damages, far less than the 6.5 million won requested.
Vlast, Plave's label, plans to appeal for higher damages, establishing a precedent for defamation against virtual pop stars in South Korea.