In a surprising turn of events, SM Entertainment is facing severe criticism and a massive backlash from fans after allegedly providing the wrong location for Red Velvet's recent Inkigayo recording.
The controversy unfolded when a post titled "Red Velvet Is Apologizing After SM 3.0 Gave The Wrong Location For The Pre-Recording" went viral, revealing a major discrepancy in the information provided to fans.
Outrage and Confusion at the Misleading Directions
According to the post, SM Entertainment directed fans to attend Red Velvet's Inkigayo recording at the SBS studio in Deung Chon Dong. However, the recording, unbeknownst to the fans, actually took place at the SBS studio in Sangam Dong-two locations situated approximately 50 minutes apart.
The confusion resulted in Red Velvet members having to issue apologies to fans who had waited in the cold at the incorrect venue.
"Today was our first recording... And something occurred that we are so sorry about... I can't believe this happened... This won't happen ever again. We are taking this incident seriously, and in the future, we will carefully check so that Reveluvs doesn't suffer because of us.
Thank you again for coming to support us. Thanks to you, we were able to finish the recording well. The fan chants were the best!!!
-RED VELVET
Despite the apologies from the Red Velvet members, fans were quick to express their dissatisfaction and feeling of abandonment by SM Entertainment. The situation escalated on social media platforms, with fans sharing their frustration and disappointment.
"Fans have gathered in Deung Chon Dong for Red Velvet's 9 AM Inkigayo recording, but they (SBS) are saying they are filming something else...? The fan managers didn't receive any notice, so we were all confused."
-Fan
Notably, the criticism extended beyond the logistical error, with fans condemning SM Entertainment for making Red Velvet members apologize for the mistake instead of addressing the issue directly.
Netizens expressed their dissatisfaction, questioning why the label remained silent on the matter and highlighting the perceived lack of responsibility on SM Entertainment's part.
Netizens' comments:
- "They still haven't released a formal apology. This is legendary. SM 3.0 is all about staying silent and using their artists as shields."
- "Will it kill those crazy b@stards at SM if they apologize? They are seriously rude."
- "LOL. SM hasn't changed since going 3.0."
- "They said to come to Gayang (near Deung Chon Dong), but then they were like 'Sike! The filming is taking place in Sangam."
- "It's not easy going to Sangam from Gayang... Are you going to reimburse our travel expenses 3.0 (SM entertainment)?"
- "F@ck. They told us to come to Gayang when we should have gone to Sangam Dong. How can they be so bad at their jobs? It's raining, and I'm getting pissed."
- "I've been abandoned in Gayang. What is this?"
As the controversy continues to unfold, fans are eagerly awaiting a formal apology and clarification from SM Entertainment, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in handling such situations.
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