SM Entertainment has officially denied the rumors surrounding NCT‘s Johnny and Haechan and their connection to an alleged sex scandal.

In a statement shared with media outlets, including Tenasia, SM Entertainment clearly denied the false rumors and will take legal action against those who spread the rumors.

“Hello, this is SM Entertainment.

Currently, rumors surrounding Johnny and Haechan’s involvement with prostitution, drugs, and other indecent content are being reproduced and spread online. After verifying the facts, these allegations are not true at all, and [these rumors] are criminal acts that seriously defame our artists.

In addition, malicious rumors and slander continue to be spread about NCT and our other artists, including Heechul.

We have already collected sufficient evidence regarding the posts in question and we will not sit and do nothing. We will ensure the perpetrators spreading this information will be punished with no leniency or settlement, regardless of their nationality.

Please be aware that any act of posting malicious content could be subject to punishment.

Thank you.”

— SM Entertainment

Earlier, Johnny and Haechan were accused of indulging in indecent acts with fans. More posts about the subject were made, with more photographs being shared. Super Junior’s Heechul was also implicated in the case, but he quickly denied his involvement.