Taeyeon Announces 2025 Concert Tour Amidst Fan Backlash
Taeyeon, the beloved K-pop icon, is gearing up for an exciting concert tour in 2025, titled **The TENSE**. While many SONEs (fans of Taeyeon) are eagerly anticipating the event, a portion of the fanbase is voicing their dissatisfaction regarding SM Entertainment’s handling of her performance at the recent SMTOWN Live 2025.
Details of the Tour
On January 7, 2025, SM Entertainment officially unveiled the schedule for Taeyeon’s concert series, which will span several major cities throughout Asia. The announcement, shared via Weverse and X (formerly known as Twitter), confirmed that the tour will commence at Seoul’s KSPO Dome from March 7 to 9. Subsequent stops include:
- Taipei: March 16
- Manila: March 29
- Jakarta: April 12
- Macau: April 26
- Singapore: May 3-4
- Bangkok: May 31 – June 1
- Hong Kong: June 7
Fans can look forward to a thrilling experience as Taeyeon brings her dynamic musical talents to these cities.
TAEYEON CONCERT – The TENSE🌹 https://t.co/RtskYtsWRy #TAEYEON #태연 #GirlsGeneration #소녀시대 #TheTENSE #TAEYEON_TheTENSE pic.twitter.com/6fkCTw4m7t
— TAEYEON Official (@TAEYEONsmtown) January 7, 2025
SM Entertainment’s Controversy
This concert announcement follows a wave of frustration stemming from Taeyeon’s recent comments regarding SM Entertainment’s management. While the SMTOWN LIVE event is a highlight for fans, showcasing their favorite artists’ performances, Taeyeon, alongside fellow bandmate Wendy from Red Velvet, regrettably informed fans that they would not be participating.
During her commentary, Taeyeon conveyed that she intended to perform a few songs at the SMTOWN Live event. However, despite her efforts in communicating this to her agency, her plans were not realized. “They weren’t able to make the preparations, so due to it, I ended up not being able to do it at all,” Taeyeon explained, leaving fans disappointed.
Fan Reactions and Damage Control
Even with the upcoming concert tour announced, some fans are expressing their indignation towards SM Entertainment. Many perceive the tour announcement as an attempt at damage control in light of the recent mishaps surrounding Taeyeon’s performance cancellation.
Insane damage control LMAO https://t.co/E6wMLG0Rjb
— Obsidian (@inf1nitepoints) January 7, 2025
this is some crazy damage control 😭😭😭😭😭 https://t.co/Q14yPT60Em
— ًًً (@hyostan) January 7, 2025
As anticipation builds for **The TENSE**, the challenges surrounding Taeyeon’s relationship with her management highlight an ongoing conversation about the treatment of artists within the industry. Fans remain hopeful that this tour will provide the captivating performances they crave while demanding greater accountability from the company that represents them.
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