The creator accused of spreading fake videos and false claims about IVE’s Wonyoung has been sentenced to prison, according to her agency, Starship Entertainment. The company announced the development on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, reaffirming its commitment to protecting its artists from defamatory and misleading content.
Read the legal update below:
Update on Legal Action Regarding Rights Infringement Against IVE
Hello, this is Starship Entertainment.
We are continuously monitoring and taking legal action against acts that infringe upon the rights and interests of our artists, including the dissemination of false…
— IVE OFFICIAL (@IVEstarship) September 9, 2026
Starship Entertainment said it has continued to monitor online activity and take legal action against violations of its artists’ rights. The company also filed additional lawsuits against YouTube channels and content creators after collecting evidence of false allegations and distorted videos being made and posted online. The agency reiterated its no-leniency policy toward content that damages the reputation and image of its artists.
Amid these legal developments, IVE was spotted at Incheon Airport on September 10 as the members traveled to Taipei, Taiwan. The 6-member group is scheduled to perform three shows in the city as part of their international Show What I Am tour, beginning September 11. In addition, a media exhibition titled An-Young will be running through September 27, 2026, in Seoul. The exhibition focuses on IVE members Wonyoung and Yujin, giving fans the chance to explore the career of the two artists and their public images.
