• SEVENTEEN’s agency takes strong legal action after private details leaked—airline employee caught selling flight info

    PLEDIS Entertainment is cracking down on those leaking confidential information about SEVENTEEN and violating the members' privacy.

    On March 17, the agency released an official statement revealing that they have filed a criminal complaint against individuals responsible for spreading sensitive details about the group.

    “To protect SEVENTEEN’s rights, we have been continuously collecting evidence of malicious posts and comments through fan reports and internal monitoring,” PLEDIS stated.

    They added, “Based on this, we have been taking legal action against defamation, insults, and personal attacks. Additionally, we are treating the ongoing leaks of confidential artist-related information as a serious matter and have begun legal proceedings.”

    The agency revealed that since early 2023, there have been multiple cases where sensitive details about SEVENTEEN’s unreleased albums, performances, and activities were leaked through anonymous online platforms.

    “Despite our best efforts to maintain secrecy, the scale of these leaks has become unacceptable,” PLEDIS emphasized.

    To address this, PLEDIS has already taken action. “We have begun collecting evidence for legal measures, including a criminal complaint. In the second half of last year, we hired a law firm to proceed with the case, and law enforcement investigations are currently underway."

    They added, "While we cannot disclose further details to avoid interfering with the investigation, we can confirm that a suspect is under investigation.”

    The agency also addressed growing concerns about privacy violations and threats to the members' safety.

    They stated, “We are taking strict action against individuals who violate our artists’ privacy and put them at risk. Recently, an airline employee was booked on criminal charges for illegally selling SEVENTEEN’s flight information."

    They added, "Additionally, we have filed legal complaints under the Anti-Stalking Act against those engaging in activities that infringe on the members’ privacy.”

    PLEDIS ended its statement by assuring that they will continue to protect SEVENTEEN’s rights and take strong action against any illegal activities targeting the group.

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  • Yook Sung Jae and Bona’s new drama ‘The Haunted Palace’ dominates Netflix charts and beats all SBS shows with double-digit ratings from the start

    SBS's new fantasy historical drama The Haunted Palace is already making waves both in South Korea and around the world.

    Starring Yook Sung Jae and Bona, the show exploded in popularity during its very first week — topping Netflix charts in multiple countries and hitting double-digit TV ratings straight out of the gate.

    On Korean television, The Haunted Palace shocked viewers with a strong start. Episode 1 pulled in a peak nationwide rating of 10.7%, instantly breaking the double-digit barrier.

    The Seoul area rating and the national average were both 9.2%, making it the highest-rated premiere of any SBS drama in 2025 so far.

    It also beat out other SBS dramas like Love Scout and Buried Hearts, and even took the #1 spot among all mini-series aired that week, showing that this drama isn’t just trending — it’s leading the pack. (According to Nielsen Korea)

    And the success didn’t stop on TV.

    As soon as The Haunted Palace dropped on Netflix, it jumped straight to #1 on “Today’s Top 10 TV Shows in South Korea”, proving its massive popularity on streaming platforms.

    Globally, it also ranked #1 in the TV series category in Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand, showing that international fans are just as hooked.
    (According to FlixPatrol, April 21)

    The drama is also doing incredibly well on South Korea’s own streaming trend charts. On KinoLights — a platform that tracks trends across all streaming services — The Haunted Palace ranked #1 overall, beating both films and dramas. (As of April 19)

    Fans are loving the unique story, which mixes fantasy, comedy, and creepy mystery. The drama follows Yeori, a shaman who denies her fate, and Kang Cheol I, a mythical Imoogi spirit trapped inside her first love’s body. Together, they face off against a terrifying ghost called Palcheok Gui — who has a dark grudge against the royal family.

    Episode 2 added even more excitement, with Kang Cheol I hilariously struggling to live like a normal human after 1,000 years.

    At the same time, Yeori starts hearing the voice of Yoon Gap’s spirit and tries to save him. By the end of the episode, it’s revealed that Prince Wonja (played by Park Jae Joon) is going mad due to Palcheok Gui — and that the ghost has already consumed Yoon Gap’s soul. The showdown between Kang Cheol I, Yeori, and the evil spirit is just getting started.

    With high ratings and top OTT rankings, The Haunted Palace is quickly becoming one of the biggest drama hits of the year.

    Episode 3 of The Haunted Palace airs on Friday, April 25 at 9:50 PM KST on SBS.

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