{
  "id": 7933896,
  "title": "Wendy, fromis_9 agency warn of legal action over privacy violations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/wendy-fromis-9-agency-warn-of-legal-action-over-privacy-violations-7933896",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T03:02:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/k-pop/20260917/wendy-fromis9-agency-warn-of-legal-action-over-privacy-violations"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Wendy, a member of the girl group Red Velvet and now representing fromis_9, has been warned by her agency, ASND, of potential legal action due to privacy breaches and threats to her safety. In a recent notice on their social media platforms, the agency highlighted several incidents where fans had repeatedly violated the artists' privacy.\n\nThe agency urged fans to refrain from approaching Wendy or fromis_9, as well as from driving vehicles too closely when delivering gifts or gifts, and from obstructing traffic by standing in the road. Such actions, they stated, could endanger not only the artists but also other individuals. Additionally, the agency requested fans to respect the privacy of the artists, avoid illegally obtaining their personal information, and stay away from the companies' premises.\n\nThe warning emphasized that legal action would be taken against anyone who misuses the artists' personal data, infringes upon their privacy, or repeatedly loiters around the company's offices without permission. Wendy, who debuted as the main vocalist of Red Velvet in 2014, left SM Entertainment in 2025 after 11 years but announced her intention to continue her activities with the group. She joined ASND in April 2025.",
  "summary": "ASND, the agency representing Red Velvet’s Wendy and girl group fromis_9, warned of possible legal action over repeated invasions of privacy and threats to the artists’ safety. In a notice posted on its social media accounts Tuesday, the agency said Wendy and fromis_9 had faced repeated incidents. It urged fans to refrain from approaching the artists, bringing vehicles too close when delivering…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Wendy, fromis_9 agency warn of legal action over privacy violations",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/wendy-fromis-9-agency-warn-of-legal-action-over-privacy-violations",
        "published": "2026-09-17T02:52:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}