SM Entertainment states Red Velvet's images were used without permission by a company, asserting they will take strong action against such cases.
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SM Entertainment (hereafter, SM) clarified its position regarding a company that used the portraits of Red Velvet members without permission. Today (12th), SM, the agency of Red Velvet, told Newsen, 'Red Velvet is unrelated to the company in question, and there is no fact of prior consultation or permission.' They added, 'Immediately after confirming the unauthorized use of portraits, we requested their removal, and we plan to respond strongly if such cases occur in the future.' Previously, a certain company controversially promoted the unauthorized use of the portrait rights of famous celebrities like Red Velvet, claiming it was possible to request performances or appearances at events. The list of singers published by the company included not only Red Velvet but also Ho Gak, Song Gain, Sol Wound, Sol Hayun, Yongtak, Shin Yu, Apink, MAKTUB, former Phantom's Hanhae, Mad Clown, Ben, Baek A Yeon, HYNN (Park Hae Won), Kim Min Seok of MeloMance, Kim Bum Soo, Kim Tae Woo of god, Na Young Gwon, and other famous singers. However, it became clear that the mentioned celebrities are unrelated to the company, contrary to the company's promotional statements.
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