After SM Entertainment announced SHINee Minho's participation in THIS event, Shawols expressed anger and concerns via protest trucks for THESE reasons.
On March 19, SHINee's fandom, Shawols, started conducting protests against the label against Minho's confirmed appearance in an upcoming sports entertainment show.
Aside from concerns over his safety, fans also complained about it hindering the idol's activities as an idol and actor, not to mention their preparation for its 16th debut anniversary schedules.
SHINee Minho to Join Japanese Variety Show 'The Ultimate Sports Men's Summit 2024'
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Earlier on March 8, TBS, the Japanese broadcaster that will host "The Ultimate Sports Men's Summit 2024" revealed on its official website that SHINee Minho will appear as one of its participants, along with other seven Japanese idols.
The show, which is a Japanese spin-off of Korea's "Let's Go Dream Team" will be the representative of the latter country and is set to show off his excellence in various sports.
In the past, Minho was also one of the regulars of the Korean version, in which he was loved for his flaming charisma, passion, and competitive spirit in every sport and game they were tasked to do.
Shawols Express Strong Disapproval of SHINee Minho's Participation in Show Through Protest Trucks
While there are fans and internet users who were excited to see Minho grace the TV once again with his athletic abilities, most K-Shawols were against it, showing concerns for his safety and health.
As a result, the fandom sent protest trucks to SM Entertainment on March 19, with demands such as:
- "Please ensure the safety of your artists."
- "Cancel schedules with risk of injury immediately."
- "Stop exposing our precious idol to danger! SM 2 Center must put the health and safety of their artist first and carry out artist-centric management."
In particular, the majority of Shawols were worried that Minho would again acquire injuries due to the show and demanded SM cancel his appearance in the show. Aside from this, Shawols were also worried that it would hinder Minho's idol and actor activities, saying:
- "The activities of your artist as a singer and actor should be the main focus."
- "Fans demand active promotions and appropriate schedule support so that Minho can show various charms and abilities as a singer and actor."
- "Respond consistently to the opinions of the domestic fans, SM 2 Center!"
The Japanese variety show is scheduled to start filming on May 3, whereas, SHINee's 16th debut anniversary will be on May 25.
Fans stated that knowing Minho, he will try his best to do both show and anniversary activities despite conflicting schedules, thus, to ensure his health, Shawols wants SM to push the idol to focus on his main job instead, rather than making him do risky schedules.
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Written by Eunice Dela Cruz
