Airline employee indicted for selling SEVENTEEN's flight info

Pledis Entertainment, the agency representing K-pop group SEVENTEEN, announced on March 17 that an airline employee has been indicted for illegally selling the group's flight details. The company intends to take legal action against anyone who invades the artists' privacy. In a statement, Pledis stressed the seriousness of the situation. They are actively pursuing lawsuits against individuals leaking sensitive information about the group. The agency mentioned that they have faced multiple unauthorized leaks related to SEVENTEEN's unreleased albums and performances since last year. The agency has been collecting evidence to support their legal cases, engaging a law firm for guidance. Law enforcement is currently investigating the situation, but Pledis could not share further details to avoid hindering the inquiry. Pledis also addressed harassment directed at SEVENTEEN members. They are compiling evidence of online defamation, false information, and sexual harassment against the group. The agency assured fans that they will not settle for leniency regarding these violations. They thanked SEVENTEEN's fans, known as CARATs, for their support and reiterated their commitment to protecting the artists’ rights. The incident follows a previous leak of flight information by an obsessive fan last year, which raised speculations about certain members' participation in upcoming tours.