BLACKPINK’s Jennie Wins Lawsuit Against Man Falsely Claiming to Be Her Father

On June 18, Women’s Sense reported that the Uijeongbu District Court, Goyang Branch, ruled in favor of BLACKPINK’s Jennie (BlackPink) on May 9, ordering a ban on the distribution of materials related to the false claim and requiring the complete disposal of the published book involved in the case.

The defendant, identified as Mr. A, had published an AI-generated novel falsely asserting Jennie was his daughter. The book even featured Jennie’s logo on the cover and included a prologue claiming parental ties. This led to a wave of misinformation, with rumors spreading online about Jennie coming from a wealthy “golden spoon” background.

Jennie, who has never publicly discussed her father, became the subject of fake news, prompting her to take legal action. On September 6, 2023, her agency, OA Entertainment, announced plans to pursue legal measures against the false claims.

By December 24, 2024, OA Entertainment, with legal representation from top-tier law firm Yulchon, officially filed a lawsuit seeking to ban the distribution of Mr. A’s publication and related content.

The court ruled that Mr. A’s claim lacked supporting evidence, stating:

“There is no documentation proving that Mr. A is Jennie’s biological father, while Jennie’s official family registry clearly lists another individual in that role. Therefore, Mr. A’s assertion is deemed false.”

The verdict also includes strict restrictions:

• Mr. A and the publishing company must delete all online content (including on social media and messaging apps) related to the false claim.
• They are prohibited from posting or mentioning Jennie in the future.
• Mr. A cannot appear in media interviews or broadcasts related to Jennie.

While the court did not impose a fine or allow provisional execution, since the claim was based on personality rights, not financial damages, the defendant is responsible for all legal costs.

This ruling reinforces that unauthorized use of a celebrity’s identity and false family claims will not be tolerated, especially when used to promote personal publications.