- Article cites instances of K‑pop CDs, photocards and other goods being sold illegally on major marketplaces including Temu and large Chinese platforms.
- Reporter quotes an academic calling illegal sales a persistent problem that harms artists’ revenues and brand value.
- Seventeen is explicitly listed among groups that have experienced unauthorized merchandise distribution, alongside BTS, TXT and NewJeans.
- The piece references past large‑scale infringements (2023 examples) to illustrate recurrence.
- A professor urges stronger legal action and platform sanctions to stop unauthorized distribution.
- Article frames the issue as affecting the wider Korean entertainment industry, not just individual acts.
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