SM Staff React to Wendy and Taeyeon’s Comments on SM Anniversary Concert: “Be Cautious of Celebrity Opinions”

In a recent turn of events that sparked significant backlash, Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon and Red Velvet’s Wendy announced their absence from SM Entertainment’s 30th anniversary concert. This news left fans feeling disheartened and disappointed.

Subsequently, both idols voiced their frustrations regarding SM Entertainment. Taeyeon candidly criticized the company for not arranging her performance, while Wendy expressed dissatisfaction over the announcement of her absence being made just five days before the event. This criticism has not only captured the attention of fans but has also resonated with SM employees.

According to internal sources from SM, particularly on the corporate platform Blind, the remarks by Wendy and Taeyeon were met with considerable ire. Employees conveyed feelings of being “furious”and “beyond disappointed”in light of the situation.

These employees pointed out their tireless efforts in preparing for the concert while feeling that the idols were misusing their influence by airing grievances in public forums like Bubble, a messaging platform popular among fans.

Here are some comments made by the SM staff in response to the situation:

“Discussing this on Bubble feels like an abuse of power. Didn’t the company have prior arrangements with the performers before announcing the lineup? It’s disheartening to see this kind of behavior from idols who are often treated like deities but quickly change their tune when it suits them.”
“I’m extremely disappointed and furious. We pour our hearts into making events successful, and it’s disheartening when idols undermine these efforts with their updates on Bubble. If they feel that way, they should consider leaving the industry if they can’t handle the pressure.”
“It seems like idols have a tendency to point fingers at the company when things go wrong.”
“You shouldn’t put your trust in what celebrities say publicly.”
“Expressing frustration impulsively on Bubble reflects poorly on her character.”