"CJ E & M" which operates Mnet in Japan, SEVENTEEN's management office "Pledis entertainment" acquisition theory.

● A Korean official said, "It is fact that we are proceeding with the acquisition of Pledis shares", "Detailed items are being debated now".

● Policy to acquire 51% of Pledis shares by promoting M & A (corporate acquisition) to secure intellectual property rights aimed at capture overseas markets.

● Seventeen, NU'EST, Pristin, Afterschool and unit Orange Caramel belong to.