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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Song Hye Kyo opened up about how she handles the rumors that often surround her, showing just how much she has grown and matured over the years in the entertainment industry.

On January 8th, the actress appeared on tvN's You Quiz on the Block for the first time in 23 years, and during the episode, she didn’t shy away from discussing how she faces the various rumors about her.

“I’ve been working for so long that I didn’t realize it, but when I hear it from here and there, I realize there are a lot of rumors about me,” Song Hye Kyo shared honestly. She then explained how she deals with the rumors head-on when they come up in interviews or casual conversations with strangers.

“I tell them, ‘I’ve heard that too. Go ask the person who started that rumor. I don’t know, so I’m not sure what answer I should give,’” she proudly said, showing her cool and relaxed attitude toward the gossip.

Song Hye Kyo also opened up about how criticism doesn’t affect her the way it once did. “I’ve been criticized so much that, honestly, I’m okay with it now. It’s fine when bad, malicious comments are directed at me,” she admitted. “But when it’s aimed at my family, it breaks my heart.”

Reflecting on her long career, she shared how her attitude toward rumors has changed since her debut. “Since I started working at such a young age, there have been many small and big rumors. Because of my job, I often hear things and just let it go. There were times when I thought, ‘Isn’t this a bit too much?’” she recalled. “But one day, I met someone who asked, ‘I heard this rumor, can I ask about it?’ I said, ‘If I knew, I would answer. But I’ve only heard this as gossip, and I don’t know about it, so I can’t say anything. It would be faster for you to ask the person who started the rumor.’”

Song Hye Kyo, who has handled the pressures of fame with grace, will next be starring in the upcoming movie The Black Nuns, set to be released on January 24th. Fans are excited to see her return to the big screen, and we can’t wait to see what’s next for this veteran actress.

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