“My performance was stolen” … Taeyeon also explodes, demands disciplinary action against SM executives

Girls ‘Generation’s Taeyeon shared a statement from fans, raising their voices together.

Taeyeon was scheduled to hold her Japanese concert ‘TAEYEON CONCERT - The TENSE in JAPAN’ as part of her Asia tour at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan on the 19th and 20th.

However, due to equipment transport issues, news of the sudden cancellation of the concert was delivered two days before the concert on the 17th.The agency stated, “The equipment used for the Asia tour is being transported to Japan, but has not yet arrived there.It is difficult to sufficiently prepare for the concert.” They apologized, saying, “We have discussed with each relevant party and explored every possibility, but have come to the conclusion that it will be difficult to hold the concert in a perfect state.We deeply apologize for causing great inconvenience to everyone who has been eagerly waiting for the concert.” They stated that they are reviewing the possibility of an alternative concert and asked for your understanding, saying, “We will notify you again about future responses and details as soon as they are decided.”

The next day, Taeyeon also apologized through a fan community platform, expressing her disappointment.She said, “When I heard the news that the Japanese concert was canceled, I was worried about Sowon(the fandom)and I felt so bad.I don’t know what to say or how to say it.I hate this situation so much and I feel sorry for Sowon.” She also confessed, “It feels like my concert, which was created with everyone’s hard work and anticipation, was stolen and disappeared in an instant, and I don’t know how to express these empty and desolate feelings.”

Regarding the cancellation of the Japanese concert, Taeyeon’s global fan union released a statement and called for an apology and compensation from SM Entertainment.They demanded feedback on the unilateral and insincere cancellation notice and pointed out SM Entertainment’s lack of response and evasion of responsibility following the incident.They also demanded appropriate disciplinary action against those responsible, an official apology and statement, practical compensation for the affected fans, transparent management to prevent similar incidents from happening again, and a clear statement on future hosting plans.

Taeyeon posted the statement on her SNS.Although she didn’t add any special text, it can be interpreted as her intention to stand on the side of fans and speak out together with her agency.She also added an English version of the statement to her story.

Meanwhile, Taeyeon began her Asia tour in Seoul from March 7 to 9, and successfully completed performances in Taipei, Manila, and Jakarta.Unfortunately, the Tokyo performance was canceled, but she will meet local fans through her Asia tour in Macau on the 26th, Singapore on May 3 to 4, Bangkok on May 31 to June 1, and Hong Kong on June 7.

Reporter Jeong com -yeon, Donga.com shine2562@donga

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