Pledis' Visual Director Quits Over Exhaustion, Harassment: 'They Don't Understand Anything About It'

The visual director for Pledis Entertainment have resignated from the company after two years. The announcement detailed their decision to step down due to exhaustion and their intention to take a break before transitioning to freelance work.

"I arrived in the United States after resigning from Pledis after two years of working there. Because I'm physically and mentally tired, I'll take a break and plan to work as a freelancer. Thank you to all the staff, teams, and members who worked with me for the past 2 years, I'll support you, I'm unemployed!!"

The visual director expressed gratitude towards their former colleagues at Pledis, emphasizing the positive relationships they had formed over their tenure.

However, the announcement also included a plea for understanding and respect, as they revealed facing unfair harassment and malicious comments from netizens due to misunderstandings about their role.

"I am a creator who does both the planning and creation of the visuals. I'm not involved with the members' units or content. I didn't have the time or energy to do that. So please stop sending me unpleasant comments or swears in my DMs or comments every day. This is a warning."

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The former visual director clarified their responsibilities at Pledis, stating that their work was focused solely on planning and creating visuals, and they had no involvement in the members' units or content.

They urged fans to cease sending unpleasant comments and harassment, underscoring the toll it had taken on their well-being.

Following the post, many supporters voiced their empathy for the former employee and criticized the behavior of certain fans who harass employees over perceived grievances.

The outpouring of support highlights the challenges entertainment industry professionals face, especially those working behind the scenes.

The resignation has sparked discussions on the treatment of entertainment staff and the impact of online harassment.

It serves as a reminder of the importance of respect and understanding for all individuals, regardless of their position within the industry.

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Written by Cassidy Jones.