JTBC officially apologizes to G-Dragon for their False Reports

During a news broadcast on December 21, Yang Won Bo, the anchor of JTBC News’s “Scandal Supervisor,” issued an official apology to G-Dragon regarding their coverage of his recent drug incident. The anchor acknowledged that the initial reports, which were aired during the early stages of the police investigation, contained content and information that could be deemed inappropriate or incorrect from G-Dragon's perspective. Recognizing the impact of their reporting, the anchor expressed a sincere apology to both G-Dragon and his fans for any distress or inconvenience caused.

Over the past 2 months, JTBC reported false information about G-Dragon (1, 2, 3, 4, 5), making allegations about his behavior and drug allegations, and even mocking him. When G-Dragon made his appearance at the police station, JTBC anchors critiqued his behavior, suggesting that he owed a public apology. Additionally, the network's coverage included pointed remarks about his actions, with headlines such as "Snoring, stretching... G-Dragon, is this a gesture to claim innocence?" These comments implied a negative interpretation of his demeanor during the investigation.

On December 21, G-Dragon revealed he signed an exclusive contract with Galaxy Corporation, following his departure from YG Entertainment. During a press conference held that morning, Galaxy Corporation's CEO, Jo Sung Hae, took a firm stance on protecting G-Dragon's reputation. The CEO announced that the company would pursue strict legal actions against individuals responsible for defamatory content, malicious reports, posts, or videos about G-Dragon. They set a deadline of one week, until December 28, for the removal of all false reports regarding G-Dragon. Furthermore, the agency appealed to the media to exercise restraint in reporting on G-Dragon's drug incident, emphasizing the importance of allowing him to resume his music activities without undue hindrance.