Pledis Entertainment Takes Strong Legal Action Against Defamatory Posts Targeting TWS

Pledis Entertainment has announced its firm stance against malicious comments and defamatory posts targeting their group TWS, initiating strong legal actions.

On the 19th, Pledis released a notice on the official fan community platform Weverse, detailing the legal measures being taken against malicious posts and insulting comments directed at TWS. The agency stated that they have confirmed a significant increase in such harmful content through their own monitoring and fan reports, and are pursuing legal remedies both domestically and internationally.

In particular, the company has initiated legal proceedings, including civil lawsuits, against multiple overseas social media accounts that repeatedly posted severely insulting, defamatory, and mocking content targeting specific members. They are also proceeding with legal procedures such as information disclosure requests to overseas courts to identify the account holders.

Pledis emphasized that they will not tolerate any actions that damage the artist's honor and personal rights, and will hold individuals fully accountable through thorough legal procedures without any settlement or leniency. They urged fans to actively report any malicious content found via the HYBE Artist Rights Protection Reporting Center, providing clear and detailed information.

Since their debut, TWS has garnered significant affection for their fresh and refreshing concept centered around 'first love'. Establishing themselves as a leading group of the 4th generation of K-pop, their expanding fandom is a testament to their growing popularity.

TWS is a six-member boy group from Pledis Entertainment, who debuted on January 22, 2024. The group's name, 'TWS', stands for 'TWENTY FOUR SEVEN WITH US,' signifying their commitment to always be with their fans. Their debut song, 'First Hooky,' achieved popularity on domestic and international music charts, marking a successful debut.