BLACKPINK’s Jennie wins lawsuit against man who falsely claimed to be her biological father

Jennie of BLACKPINK wins court case after man falsely claimed paternity and published a novel spreading misinformation

BLACKPINK member Jennie has successfully taken legal action against a man who falsely claimed to be her biological father and published a novel containing the fabricated allegation. A South Korean court ruled in favour of the K-pop star, ordering the removal and destruction of all related materials.

According to a report by Woman Sense on Wednesday, the Goyang branch of the Uijeongbu District Court ruled on May 9 that the man, referred to as “A,” had no credible basis for his claim. The court determined the assertion to be false, stating there was no supporting evidence beyond the man’s own statements.

Jennie’s official family registry clearly names another individual as her father, the court noted. As part of the ruling, both the man and the publisher — identified as “B” — were ordered to destroy all physical copies of the book. The man was also directed to remove any online content referencing Jennie, including his KakaoTalk profile photo, and was prohibited from mentioning her in future interviews or social media posts.

While the court did not impose financial penalties or mandatory enforcement, it found that the man's actions violated Jennie’s personality rights, particularly her right to reputation. The ruling emphasised that the matter pertained to personal dignity rather than property or economic harm.

The controversy began after the man released a novel using the logo of Jennie’s agency, OA Entertainment, without authorisation. The book’s release led to a wave of false rumours online about Jennie’s family background. In response, Jennie and OA Entertainment filed a lawsuit in December 2024 against both the man and the publishing company.

The court’s decision brings a formal end to the dispute and affirms that the claims about Jennie’s paternity were entirely unfounded.