SM Entertainment is taking legal action against online harassment targeting its artists, following the revelation of commenters' identities and the departure of Winwin from NCT. Meanwhile, the company has launched a joint venture with Tencent Music in Beijing, led by Zhoumi, and confirmed contract renewals for NCT Dream and NCT 127, while Yuri of Girls' Generation leaves after 19 years. Red Velvet's Yeri also disclosed that her 2016 accident was more serious than initially stated.