What did ASND warn about Wendy and fromis_9 fans approaching the artists?

ASND said repeated invasions of privacy and threats to safety had occurred. It told fans not to approach the artists, bring vehicles too close during gift or letter deliveries, or step into the road to block vehicles.

Why did ASND say it may take legal action over Wendy and fromis_9 privacy violations?

The agency said it could act against people who misuse the artists’ personal information, invade their privacy, repeatedly loiter around company premises, or enter without permission. It also asked people to stop illegally obtaining personal information and to respect the artists’ private spaces.

What are Wendy and fromis_9’s current agency details after their label changes?

Wendy joined ASND in April 2025 after leaving SM Entertainment the same year, though she said she would continue Red Velvet activities. fromis_9 continued as a five-member group after departures and contract expirations, with the remaining members signing with ASND in 2025.

Wendy, fromis_9 agency warn of legal action over privacy violations

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ASND warned of possible legal action over repeated privacy invasions and threats to the safety of Red Velvet’s Wendy and fromis_9. The agency said fans should not approach the artists, block vehicles, or linger around its offices. It also warned against illegally obtaining personal information and entering without permission. Wendy joined ASND in April 2025, and fromis_9 has continued as a five-member group under the agency.

Key Facts

The agency said the artists faced repeated incidents involving privacy invasions and safety threats.
It urged fans not to bring vehicles too close when delivering letters and gifts or to step into the road to block vehicles.
The agency warned that legal action could be taken against misuse of personal information, repeated loitering around company premises, and entering without permission.
Wendy left SM Entertainment in 2025 after 11 years, while saying she would continue activities with Red Velvet.
fromis_9 debuted in 2018 and continued with five members — Song Ha-young, Park Ji-won, Lee Na-gyung, Lee Chae-young and Baek Ji-heon — who signed with ASND in 2025.

By Hankookilbo

Published Sep 17, 2026 11:26 am KST

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 letters and gifts or stepping into the road to block vehicles, saying such actions could endanger the artists and others.

fromis_9 / Captured from ASND social media

The agency also asked fans to respect the artists’ private spaces, refrain from illegally obtaining their personal information and stop lingering around its offices. Legal action could be taken against anyone who misuses the artists’ personal information, invades their privacy, repeatedly loiters around company premises or enters without permission, it warned.

Wendy debuted as Red Velvet’s main vocalist in 2014, but left SM Entertainment in 2025 after 11 years, but announced that she would continue her activities with Red Velvet. She joined ASND in April 2025.

Fromis_9 debuted in 2018 as a nine-member group. Following member departures and contract expirations, the group continued with five members — Song Ha-young, Park Ji-won, Lee Na-gyung, Lee Chae-young and Baek Ji-heon — who signed with ASND in 2025.

This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.

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