Girls' Generation’s Taeyeon has just revealed the real reason behind her absence from the SM Entertainment 30th Anniversary Concert, and it’s causing quite a stir among fans! In a candid post on January 6, Taeyeon opened up about the behind-the-scenes issues with her agency, SM Entertainment, that led to her not performing at the major event.

Earlier in December, SM Entertainment had announced that Taeyeon would not be part of the SMTOWN LIVE 2025 in SEOUL concert, which left fans wondering what happened. The official statement said, "Taeyeon from Girls' Generation will not be participating in the SMTOWN LIVE 2025 in SEOUL concert. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the change in the lineup. Cancellations and refunds can be processed through the customer service center of the ticketing platform, with no cancellation fees."

But now, Taeyeon has spoken out and shared her side of the story on the fan platform Bubble, giving a deeper insight into the situation.

“I really wanted to perform on stage,” Taeyeon confessed. “I was so eager to sing two or three songs. I told the company about it and waited, but to get straight to the point, they didn’t prepare anything for me. So, I couldn’t perform at all. It’s not because I didn’t want to do it or didn’t have motivation.”

She also expressed her frustration, saying, “I just want to give my all on stage, but they didn’t help me make that happen. I’ve been seriously thinking about it. What is going on? I’m telling you all this to avoid any misunderstandings from my fans (S♡NE, Girls' Generation's fandom).”

Taeyeon even responded to a fan’s suggestion that the company may have had its own reasons for not including her. She explained, “The reason they didn’t communicate it was because they ‘forgot,’ and I can understand how that could be awkward.”

Taeyeon debuted as a member of Girls' Generation in 2007 under SM Entertainment and has been a defining figure in the K-pop industry, especially as part of the second-generation girl groups. Fans are now left wondering what this means for her relationship with SM Entertainment and what will come next for Taeyeon’s future.

The SMTOWN LIVE 2025 in SEOUL concert will take place on January 11 and 12 at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, with fans eagerly awaiting performances from other major artists under SM Entertainment.

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BTS’s Jimin is unstoppable! His song Who has officially earned a Gold certification in Spain, making him the first and only K-pop solo artist to achieve this milestone twice.

On February 12, Spain’s PROMUSICAE, a member of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), awarded Who the prestigious Oro (Gold) certification. To receive this honor, a song must sell 30,000 units, including streaming equivalents.

Jimin previously earned his first Gold certification in Spain with Like Crazy in July 2024. Now, with Who also achieving Gold status, he has cemented his place as a true global superstar, proving his incredible popularity not just in Korea but all around the world.

His impact in Spain has been undeniable! Who made history by ranking No. 96 on Apple Music’s Top 100: Spain year-end chart, becoming the first and only song by an Asian artist to enter the list.

This marks the first time a K-pop song has ever appeared on Spain’s annual Apple Music chart.

The song’s performance on Spotify Spain has also been nothing short of legendary. Who has stayed on the Spotify Spain Weekly Top Songs chart for 30 consecutive weeks, making it the longest-charting K-pop solo song in the country.

It has also remained on the Daily Top Songs chart for an incredible 203 days, continuously extending its record.

Jimin’s influence in Spain continues to grow, and fans can’t wait to see what record he breaks next.

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