It looks like Taeyeon will not be part of a highly anticipated event next year. The Girls Generation member has chosen not to join SMTOWN Live 2025 early next year.
Taeyeon Withdraws from SMTOWN LIVE 2025 in Seoul
On December 11, SM Entertainment announced that Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon would no longer be participating in the highly anticipated SMTOWN LIVE 2025 in Seoul, despite being previously listed in the artist lineup.
The official announcement was shared via the ticketing platform Melon Ticket, stating, “Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon will not be appearing 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 January 11 and 12, 2025, the event will be held at the Gocheok Sky Dome and promises a star-studded lineup. Fans can still anticipate performances from legendary SM artists such as H.O.T.’s Kangta, BoA, and TVXQ, as well as long-time favorites like Super Junior, Girls’ Generation’s Hyoyeon, SHINee’s Key and Minho, Red Velvet, and 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, nævis, and Raiden, who are set to dazzle audiences with their distinctive styles and dynamic performances.
While Taeyeon’s absence has disappointed fans who were eagerly awaiting her stage presence, the excitement for SMTOWN LIVE 2025 remains strong. The concert not only serves as a grand 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 down the days to this major musical event, confident it will deliver unforgettable performances despite the unexpected change in the lineup. Fans of Taeyeon continue to express their support and hope to see her back on stage soon in future events.
