Days after BTS member Jungkook and aespa member Winter's romance scandal made news again, SM Entertainment issued a statement, which many interpret as a reaction from Winter's end to the situation. It comes as both BigHit Music and SM have taken a "no comment" posture on the controversy that has overtaken the internet, with reactions from fans and anti-fans.

SM Entertainment issues a stern statement

On December 10, SM Entertainment issued a severe warning over hostile internet posts aimed against aespa member Winter. It launched legal action against defamation, sexual harassment, and false rumours spread in the name of the K-pop singer.