Pledis Entertainment has announced a series of legal actions aimed at protecting the K-pop group Seventeen from various online threats and privacy breaches. On March 17th, the agency released a statement through the fan platform Weverse and highlighted its efforts to combat issues ranging from unauthorised information leaks to malicious online posts. Read on to know more!
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The agency added that it is taking strong measures against actions that jeopardise the safety of Seventeen. This includes legal proceedings against individuals who have invaded the artists’ privacy. Notably, an airline employee who illegally sold the group’s flight information has been indicted following an investigation.
Pledis also addressed the serious problem of confidential information regarding Seventeen’s unreleased albums and performances being leaked on anonymous online forums since early 2023. Despite their efforts to maintain secrecy, the agency acknowledged that the leaks had reached an unacceptable level. They have initiated criminal complaints and are actively working with law enforcement to investigate the source of these leaks.
The agency emphasised that they are committed to protecting information about Seventeen’s activities. Due to the ongoing investigation, they are unable to disclose details, but they assured fans that an official inquiry is in progress.
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Furthermore, Pledis reiterated its firm stance against defamatory content and malicious online behaviour. They have been consistently gathering evidence of personal attacks, false information, defamation, and sexual harassment targeting the group. They have filed legal complaints against those responsible for extreme insults, mockery, personal attacks, sexual harassment, baseless rumours, and privacy violations. The agency clarified that they will not offer settlements or leniency in these cases.
Pledis expressed gratitude to Seventeen’s fans for their continuous support, acknowledging that fan reports and interest play a vital role in their legal efforts. They reaffirmed their commitment to prioritising the protection of Seventeen’s rights and promised to continue taking the strongest possible measures against those who violate them.
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