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 V is making his fans fall even more in love with him as he shares moments from his life just 40 days before his military discharge.

On April 30, V posted several new photos on his Instagram story, giving fans a sneak peek into his daily routine.

Among the photos was a beautiful shot of cherry blossoms, accompanied by the word "cherry blossom" as he expressed his longing for spring.

He followed up with more photos, sharing how much he wanted to enjoy the season with his fans.

To make the post even more special, V added background music from BTS member J-Hope's song Sweet Dreams and Design by the American punk band Gustav.

It turns out that Gustav was grateful for V introducing their music to the world and even received fan comments saying they discovered the band through him.

In another adorable photo, V posed with CF director Ray J. Yi (Lee Jun Yeob), with flowers in his hair. The director also shared the cute photo, adding the word "flower" to express how happy he was with the moment.

But it wasn’t all about flowers and beauty—V also gave fans a peek at his workout routine. He proudly showed off his toned arm muscles in a picture, though his face appeared a little thinner.

This is likely due to his diet, as he’s been working hard to maintain his figure ahead of his discharge. Before enlisting, V weighed 62 kg, and during his service, he reached 86 kg. Now, he’s lost 10 kg and is preparing for his return to the public eye.

Interestingly, V has been working out at the same place where singer Kim Jong Kook films his popular YouTube channel Jim Jong Kook, sparking fan excitement and hopes that V might make an appearance on the show after he’s discharged.

As soon as V shared his latest update, his name—"KIM TAEHYUNG"—shot to the top of real-time trending charts worldwide. Fans from all over the globe, including in the U.S., couldn’t get enough of the updates, proving once again the massive impact V has.

He is set to be discharged from the military on June 10, and fans are eagerly awaiting his return.

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