First Legal Action To Protect Cha Eun-woo After 9 Years: Netizens’ Reactions
Fantagio, the agency representing the ASTRO member, released an official statement confirming that they will pursue legal action against those who have defamed and harassed their artists online — including Cha Eun-woo, who has been the subject of increasingly malicious and false rumors.
The Real Story Behind Cha Eun-woo’s Legal Action
A viral Pann post, titled with over 115,000 views, outlined several key reasons behind Cha Eun-woo’s first-ever lawsuit, pointing to years of baseless rumors and escalating attacks that fans say finally crossed the line.
- Claims he is not Korean (so-called “Chinese nationality” rumors)
- Accusations tied to the passing of ASTRO member Moonbin
- Allegations regarding political opinions and charity donations
- Fabricated dating scandals using manipulated photos
- Scammers impersonating him online
- Unfounded claims regarding funeral behavior
Until now, neither Cha Eun-woo nor Fantagio had ever filed a lawsuit, even though the actor-singer has endured these harmful rumors for nearly a decade.
The author also said, “It seems many celebrities and entertainment agencies still don’t realize that filing lawsuits isn’t just for the sake of the celebrity but also a form of fan service to protect their supporters.”
Netizens Reactions
While a lawsuit notice was posted today under ASTRO’s name rather than Cha Eun-woo’s specifically, many are questioning whether it will be properly pursued given the company’s past responses — or if it’s merely a performative move for show.
Comments on Pann:
- Last year, when SEVENTEEN members released a tribute song, not a single Moonbin fan complained. Even this time, when the new tribute song was first announced, the response was positive. But the moment it was revealed that Cha Eun-woo was leading the project, the reactions instantly turned negative, with people accusing him of exploiting it for commercial gain.
- Wasn’t Fantagio basically on the verge of collapse before Cha Eun-woo brought them back to life? And yet, they treated him like that all this time? No wonder the fans are furious. I always felt bad seeing people throwing shade at Cha Eun-woo for no reason—I’m glad they’re finally taking legal action, and I fully support it.
- It’s honestly unbelievable that Cha Eun-woo’s agency had someone like him under their wing and still never filed a single lawsuit until now. That’s some serious neglect on their part. The baseless hate he’s been getting has gone way too far—especially on platforms like Nate Pann and Women’s Generation. Hope they go all in and sue every last one of them.
- Even after media outlets exposed and publicized how some of Moonbin’s so-called “akgaes” (toxic solo stans) relentlessly spread false accusations against Cha Eun-woo, there hasn’t been a single apology. They’re still following Eun-woo’s fans around, harassing them, stirring up fights, and even picking arguments over the condolence wreath truck. These same people who misjudged and accused him of exploiting the memorial song for profit haven’t once said they were sorry—instead, they’re actually angry that the issue was made public, flipping the narrative as if they’re the ones being wronged.
- It really does seem like there’s some kind of obsession with Cha Eun-woo on Pann. Sometimes the posts that pop up are so over-the-top—you’d think people are just waiting for any excuse to bash him, no matter how ridiculous.
As fans rally behind him and the industry watches closely, Cha Eun-woo’s long-overdue legal action could mark a turning point in how K-pop idols protect both their reputations and their fans.
