Pledis takes legal action against malicious posts on Seventeen... Measures against authors and distributors

Pledis Entertainment has announced its intention to take legal action against malicious slander and ridicule targeting the Seventeen members currently serving in the military. On the 2nd, the agency stated in an official position that it is taking strong legal measures against violations of Seventeen’s rights. Amid the recent spread of malicious posts targeting Seventeen members on social media and online communities, Pledis Entertainment revealed that it is reviewing defamatory remarks, personal attacks, false information dissemination, and posts damaging their reputation. In particular, the agency is strengthening monitoring of distorted information related to military service and maliciously edited videos and images. Pledis Entertainment pointed out, ″Malicious ridicule and slander directed at members who are faithfully fulfilling their military duties not only damage their honor but also pose a serious issue that can harm a stable military service environment.″ The agency emphasized that it will proceed with civil and criminal actions against the authors and distributors of malicious posts without leniency or settlement and requested active reporting and cooperation from fans. Meanwhile, Seventeen members continue to fulfill their military duties. Jeonghan has completed alternative service, while Wonwoo, Woozi, Hoshi, Vernon, Dokyeom, and Mingyu are serving according to their respective schedules. On the 26th of last month, Seungkwan and Dino enlisted as army military band soldiers. S.COUPS was exempted from military service due to an ACL rupture, and Joshua, Jun, and THE 8 are foreign nationals.