Taemin's YouTube Channel Hacked, Now Closed

On December 16, it was reported that Taemin's official YouTube channel has fallen victim to hacking. His agency, Big Planet Made, announced that around 3 AM on December 15, they detected signs of unauthorized access to the channel. Following the incident, the agency took immediate action to restore the channel and reported the suspicious account and related information to YouTube on the morning of the 15th.

However, on December 16 at approximately 1 PM, YouTube notified the agency that the channel was deleted due to violations of community guidelines, and it is currently inaccessible. The agency expressed their regret, stating that they had implemented complex passwords, two-factor authentication, and stringent security measures to prevent such incidents, yet they still faced this unexpected situation, apologizing for the inconvenience caused to fans.

They also mentioned that they are in discussions with YouTube to find a swift resolution and are committed to clarifying the facts as quickly as possible to restore the channel. Furthermore, they emphasized that they will take strong legal action, including filing a police report, due to the repeated hacking attempts on Taemin's channel.

In related news, Taemin is set to continue his first solo world tour, 'Ephemeral Gaze,' on January 4 at the Studio City Event Center in Macau.