K-Pop fans are expressing their anger and disappointment towards SM Entertainment over the handling of Red Velvet's R to V world tour.
The tour, which includes multiple stops in Southeast Asia and Europe, has been plagued with issues such as venue size, ticket sales, and lack of communication.
Small Venue Sizes
Initially, ReVeluvs were excited about the R to V world tour, but criticism quickly arose when they realized that SM Entertainment had "severely underestimated" Red Velvet's popularity.
Fans are disappointed with the agency's decision to allocate small venues for the popular K-Pop group, despite their significant fanbase.
One fan pointed out that the concert date tours have garnered 20 million views, yet the chosen venue in Singapore has a capacity of only 5,000 seats. ReVeluvs are baffled by the fact that the venue remains unchanged from five years ago.
The disappointment in SM Entertainment's handling of the situation continues to grow, with one fan expressing sadness over the treatment Red Velvet has received.
Nine years since their debut, the group's fourth concert is still being held in a relatively small venue.
In response to these concerns, some ReVeluvs are suggesting that the agency should offer at least two days of concerts if the venue remains small, to accommodate the significant demand from their passionate fanbase.
European Leg Mismanagement
SM Entertainment is now under fire for the apparent poor planning of the European leg of the tour.
With the first concert in Europe scheduled to begin in just two weeks, tickets have not yet gone on sale for any of the venues.
ReVeluvs are frustrated by the lack of ticketing information, such as seating and prices, and the short notice given for the London date's ticket sales.
Venting Frustrations Online
ReVeluvs have taken to Reddit to voice their concerns, blaming both SM Entertainment and the concert promoter, MagicSoundKpop.
They question how a large company with decades of experience could fail to manage a tour for a group as popular as Red Velvet. Some ReVeluvs worry that poor ticket sales and the absence of Joy might lead to the cancellation of the tour.
[Red Velvet 4th Concert: R to V] - Seat Plan
— MAGIC SOUND K-POP (@MagicSoundKpop) May 9, 2023
🇬🇧 Attention! All the ReVeluvs in the UK! 🇬🇧
Here comes the Tickets Info for @RVsmtown London Concert! 🎂
🎫 Ticket Site: https://t.co/epTC7h9CbJ
* General On Sale: 11th May (THU), 1PM (BST) pic.twitter.com/hwOpP5XXvq
Last-Minute Nature of the Tour
Many ReVeluvs feel that the tour was hastily put together and should have been postponed to a later date that would have worked better for everyone.
They argue that SM Entertainment did not consider the time and effort needed for Western fans to make travel arrangements, potentially resulting in poor ticket sales.
Impact on ReVeluvs
Some ReVeluvs who had planned to attend the concerts now say they cannot due to the last-minute nature of the event, which is heartbreaking for them. Many hope that the situation can be resolved for the sake of both the fans and the members of Red Velvet.
AFAS live (Amsterdam venue) regret to inform us they have yet to receive information regarding ticketing for Red Velvet's R to V concert. The concert is happening in 27 days.#redvelvet4thconcert #RtoV pic.twitter.com/VDkGMfq5Qm
— Chevelle 🍓 (@Timeslipped_) May 3, 2023
The mismanagement of Red Velvet's R to V world tour has left ReVeluvs furious and disappointed. SM Entertainment has come under fire for its handling of the event, and fans hope for a resolution that will allow them to enjoy the performances they have been looking forward to.
