SM Entertainment has issued a statement addressing ongoing privacy violations involving its trainee group SMTR25.
On the 25th, the agency shared that incidents affecting the trainees have continued, prompting them to formally outline their position. According to SM, individuals have entered the group’s dorm without permission, followed them in taxis, and engaged in excessive physical contact.
The agency added that there have also been disruptions within the residential building, including loud shouting, unauthorized entry into restricted areas, and behavior affecting other residents in the vicinity.
SM stated that these incidents have caused distress among the trainees, noting that the situation is impacting both the group and people living nearby. The company urged that such actions stop immediately.
It also emphasized that while initial measures such as on-site warnings and security responses had been implemented, further action may be taken if the situation does not improve. The agency warned that legal steps could follow to protect the trainees’ safety and privacy.
Meanwhile, SMTR25 is scheduled to hold its first fan meeting on May 2–3 at Olympic Hall in Seoul’s Olympic Park.