It seems Taeyeon it won’t be part of a highly anticipated event next year. THE Member of Girls Generation chose not to join SMTOWN Live 2025 early next year.
Taeyeon withdraws from SMTOWN LIVE 2025 in Seoul
ON December 11th, SM Entertainment he announced it Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon would no longer participate in the highly anticipated SMTOWN LIVE 2025 in Seouldespite being previously listed in the artist lineup.
The official announcement was shared via the ticketing platform Melon ticketstating, “Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon will not appear at SMTOWN LIVE 2025 in Seoul. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this lineup change. Ticket cancellations and refunds due to this change can be processed without cancellation fees through our customer service center.
Scheduled for 11 and 12 January 2025the event will be held at Gocheok Sky Dome and promises a star-studded lineup. Fans can still anticipate performances from legendary SM artists like HOT’s Kangta, BoAAND TVXQ, as well as longtime favorites like Super Junior, Girls’ Generation’s Hyoyeon, The Key and SHINee’s Minho, Red VelvetAND EXO’s Suho and Chanyeol.
The concert will also highlight SM Entertainment’s next generation artists, including NCT 127, NCT DREAM, WayV, aespa, RIIZE, NCT WISH, nævisAND Raidenwho are ready to amaze audiences with their distinctive styles and dynamic performances.
Although Taeyeon’s absence disappointed fans who were eagerly awaiting her presence on stage, the excitement for SMTOWN LIVE 2025 stays strong. The concert not only serves as a great showcase of SM Entertainment’s iconic legacy, but also provides a platform for their emerging stars to shine.
SM Entertainment’s global fanbase is now counting the days until this major musical event, confident that it will deliver unforgettable performances despite the unexpected lineup change. Taeyeon’s fans continue to express their support and hope to see her on stage again in future events soon.
