Filipino boy group BGYO dropped the case against a netizen they had filed a complaint against after the netizen issued a personal and public apology.
The group has faced accusations of cheating, bullying, and drug use, which have been circulating on social media since their debut in 2021. Their management agency, Star Magic, has previously expressed support for legal action against online harassers.
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Last June, the group took legal action against individuals who spread false information about them online. The members filed complaints in Quezon City, citing cyberbullying and the spread of lies and disinformation.
On September 6, one of the people BGYO had a complaint against personally met with the group and apologized. She stated that she had learned from her mistake, emphasizing the importance of 'thinking before you click'.
BGYO has accepted the apology and has decided to drop the case against her. However, they will continue to pursue legal action against the other netizens involved.