Super Junior member Choi Siwon took to Twitter to express his dissatisfaction with SM Entertainment's camera work during the recent SMTOWN concert, only to swiftly delete the tweet later.
The Critique
In a now-deleted tweet dated February 22, Choi Siwon lamented the subpar camera work exhibited during SM Entertainment's SMTOWN concert livestream. He specifically called for an immediate improvement in how the company translates camera footage into video.
SMTOWN concert. (SM Entertainment) needs to improve how they convert camera footage to video immediately.
- Choi Siwon
Although Choi Siwon removed his tweet shortly after posting it, his grievances resonated widely across social media platforms. Many netizens echoed his sentiments, highlighting the noticeable shortcomings in the concert's production quality.
Netizens' Reactions
Criticism ranged from issues with capturing performers adequately to questionable filming angles, with some users comparing the lackluster production unfavorably to previous SM Entertainment events and even other concerts in Japan.
Here are the reactions from netizens regarding Super Junior member Choi Siwon's expression of dissatisfaction with SM Entertainment's camera work
"Siwon Choi said it in a drip, but it was real so it looked like he was holding a gun? Hahahahahaha"
" Whether it's a drip or a serious statement, it's so true that it makes me laughㅠ I'll do my best to perform, so please be patient..."
"I was just kidding, but the situation has become a problem haha."
"But when this was posted, all the Naedol fans clicked the like button and went crazy haha."
"No, but I actually converted the camera and it became no joke ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ"
"he camera work was a mess, and they wouldn't film the person singing. Some members couldn't get on camera, while others were constantly shown. Not sure if they even had rehearsals, but it wasn't worth the money."
"Japanese concerts are usually filmed a lot better than Korean concerts, but yesterday was as if it was a Korean concert."
"The camera work at Japanese concerts was pretty good, but it was so bad that people were wondering if they used their Korean staff."
SM Entertainment's Response
Despite the criticism, SM Entertainment proceeded with its SMTOWN concert in Tokyo, Japan, on February 21-22, featuring a lineup of top-tier artists such as Red Velvet, Super Junior, and RIIZE, aiming to enthral fans with their stellar performances.
This incident underscores the increasing scrutiny faced by entertainment companies in ensuring high-quality production standards, particularly in the realm of virtual concerts where viewers' expectations for a polished experience are paramount.
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Written by Cassidy Jones.
