TripleS is facing yet another controversy. A few members have decided to move out of their group dorm, and some fans have surprising reactions to the news.
TripleS Members Face Backlash After Moving Out of Group Dorm
TripleS recently announced that during inactive periods, some members of the 24-member group would be choosing to live on their own rather than in the group dorm. The members planning to move out include Sohyun, Hyerin, Jiwoo, and Yooyeon. This decision has sparked anger among some fans of the group, resulting in a protest that took place at a recent TripleS fan meeting.
Photos from the fan meeting have emerged, showing one fan ignoring member Sohyun and refusing to interact with her. Screenshots of the boycott being organized have also been uncovered, with one fan instructing those attending the fan meeting: “Don’t talk to those members, don’t look at them, and when you sit in front of those members, turn your back to them.”
˚｡⋆ the man who ignored sohyun for deciding to live alone during inactive periods has been banned from tripleS events citing inappropriate actions pic.twitter.com/caIjMj7DiM
— daily tripleS (@dailytriples) June 14, 2024
From the pictures of the fan meeting, it appears that at least one fan followed that advice. Once the protesting fan was identified, it was announced that he was blacklisted from attending any further TripleS fan meetings.
The situation highlights a growing tension between the group’s management decisions and the expectations of their fanbase. This tension has been exacerbated by the recent debut of TripleS as a full team with the release of their first studio album ‘Assemble24’ on May 8. The album contains ten tracks, with the lead single “Girls Never Die.” The announcement of the 24-member debut was accompanied by a photo featuring all the members, which further ignited fan theories and controversies.
Trouble for TripleS?
Fans theorized that the members were arranged in the photo according to who sold the most Objekts. Although MODHAUS hasn’t confirmed or denied this, fans compared the members’ positions in the photo to the Objekt sales data. They found that the members who were front and center in the photo had sold more than the girls placed at the back. This discovery sparked discussions within the fandom.
Some believed it wasn’t fair, while others considered it downright toxic. Concerns were raised about the impact the arrangement could have on the members, especially on TripleS’s maknae, SeoAh, who is only 13 years old. Moreover, there are those who say they’re having a hard time getting into TripleS because they feel overwhelmed by the number of members.
The backlash from the fans over the living arrangements and the perceived favoritism based on sales underscores the challenges that come with managing a large idol group. Balancing individual member activities and maintaining group cohesion while keeping fans satisfied is a complex task. For TripleS, finding a way to address these fan concerns and ensuring fair treatment for all members will be crucial for their continued success and harmony within the fandom.