SM Entertainment’s 30th Anniversary Concert Faces Surprising Absences
SM Entertainment is gearing up for its highly anticipated SMTOWN LIVE 2025 concert, scheduled for January 11-12 in Seoul, commemorating the label’s three decades of influence in the music industry. As excitement builds among fans, the announcement of the lineup has been met with both enthusiasm and disappointment.
Shock Over Absences
Notably absent from this star-studded event will be Taeyeon of Girls’ Generation and Wendy of Red Velvet, leading to an uproar among their respective fan communities—SONEs and ReVeluvs. The duo expressed their regret for not being able to perform, sparking shock and discontent among their followers.
Communication Issues Unveiled
Using the fan engagement platform Dear U Bubble, both artists communicated their apologies to fans waiting for their performances. While they attempted to address their absence, Taeyeon and Wendy hinted at mismanagement on the part of SM Entertainment as a contributing factor.
taeyeon just wants to sing more and her company can’t even let her do that??? i can’t even imagine how annoying it must be for her to explain a situation like this. SM is literally doing everything to lose their best soloist. they’re gonna burn in hell for this. pic.twitter.com/IHLUUQeSBi
— meri 𐙚 (@chemicalbyun) January 6, 2025
Taeyeon’s Frustration
In her statements, Taeyeon expressed her deep desire to perform, stating, “I was motivated to do two or three songs, so I told the company (SM) to prepare. I was waiting, but to sum it up, they weren’t able to make the preparations, so I ended up not being able to do it at all.”She emphasized her commitment to delivering a heartfelt performance and questioned the label’s role in the last-minute changes.
She further clarified, “I’m saying this to SONEs just in case people may think (the problem) is me. I’m a little worried that there might be some misunderstanding.”Her frustration became palpable as she criticized the lack of support from the agency.
SM is “So Messy”.Their treatment is so dirty.This is how they treat Taeyeon and Wendy.Their priority is just money money money.#Taeyeon #태연 #Wendy #웬디 pic.twitter.com/efN7Aai7QP
— franky__a (@franky___a) January 6, 2025
Wendy’s Remarks on Lack of Communication
Wendy provided her perspective on the situation, noting that the discussion regarding her absence took place a month prior, yet the public announcement was delayed until recently. “I apologize since there must have been a lot of ReVeluvs waiting for Red Velvet’s five-member stage. But since it is our 30th anniversary, there will be various stages prepared,”she explained, expressing hope that fans would still enjoy the festivities.
Wendy concluded with heartfelt sentiments: “Thank you and I’m sorry,”further highlighting the emotional weight of the situation for both herself and the fans.
For ongoing coverage and updates about the SMTOWN LIVE 2025 concert and the artists involved, you can keep an eye on [Kpopstarz](https://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/321883/20250106/smtown-live-2025-taeyeon-wendy-break-their-silence-their-absence-upcoming-concerts.htm).
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