Taemin’s official YouTube channel has been taken down following a hacking incident detected by his agency, BPM Entertainment.
On Monday, the agency confirmed that signs of a hacking attempt were discovered on Taemin’s YouTube channel on Sunday. In their statement, BPM Entertainment explained: “After identifying the hacking attempt, we quickly took steps to recover the channel and reported the suspected hacker’s ID and related evidence to YouTube on Sunday morning.” However, by Monday afternoon, YouTube informed the agency that the channel had been removed due to community guidelines violations. As of now, the channel remains inaccessible.
The agency expressed regret, stating: “Despite our robust security measures—such as complex passwords, two-factor authentication, and strict security protocols—this unexpected situation still occurred. We sincerely apologize to fans for any inconvenience and distress this may have caused.”
BPM Entertainment reassured fans that they are actively working to resolve the issue, adding: “We are in discussions with YouTube to find a quick resolution. Both parties are in constant communication to clarify the situation and restore the channel as soon as possible. Given the repeated hacking attempts on Taemin’s YouTube channel, we will pursue strong legal action, including filing a police report.”
BPM Entertainment is a subsidiary of One Hundred, a company founded by rapper and producer MC Mong. Along with Taemin, the label represents artists such as Lee Seung Gi, VIVIZ, and Lee Mu Jin.
Recently, One Hundred has also taken a firm stance against malicious comments targeting its artists. On Saturday, the company stated: “We take any acts of defamation, spreading false information, or personal attacks against our artists very seriously. We will continue to monitor posts and comments and take legal action where necessary.”
