On June 5, the agency shared a notice announcing their plans for legal action on their website.�The announcement stated, "We have decided to proceed with legal action as we can no longer keep silent�on false information, malicious posts, comments, and other acts defaming the character of Seventeen and its members."

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Pledis Entertainment stated that they will do their best to protect Seventeen and emphasized they will continue to respond with strict legal action against the malicious acts from now on.�

Meanwhile, netizens have continuously criticized Seventeen for alleged rude behavior to fans at multiple events.�