Wendy Red Velvet Speaks Out on Reasons for Not Participating in SM Town Live 2025 and Highlights SM Entertainment's Decision

Kapanlagi.com - On January 6, 2025, SM Entertainment announced that Wendy, a member of the group Red Velvet, would not be performing at the SM Town Live 2025 concert in Seoul. This announcement came just a few days before the concert, triggering various reactions from fans.

Wendy's decision to be absent was announced by the agency as a personal reason. However, Wendy later provided clarification through the Bubble platform, where she apologized to fans and expressed her disappointment regarding the handling of the announcement.

In her clarification, Wendy emphasized that she is healthy and ready to perform on various stages in the future. This statement reinforces her determination to continue working in the music industry despite challenges in information management from her agency.

1. Sudden Announcement from SM Entertainment

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On January 6, 2025, SM Entertainment released an announcement that Wendy would not be participating in the SM Town Live 2025 concert in Seoul. The decision was announced only five days before the event, making it difficult for fans who had planned to attend.

The agency cited personal reasons as the cause of Wendy's absence. They also offered a refund process with no cancellation fees for tickets purchased through the official ticket sales platform.

2. Wendy's Clarification Through Bubble

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Several hours after the official announcement from SM Entertainment, Wendy used the fan communication platform, Bubble, to provide further explanation.

She stated that the decision to be absent had been discussed with the agency more than a month prior. However, she regretted that the announcement was made only a few days before the concert.

3. Apology and Support for Fans

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In her message on Bubble, Wendy expressed her apologies to fans who have been looking forward to a full Red Velvet performance.

Wendy also thanked the fans who always support her, while hoping that the concert can still be enjoyed by everyone present.

4. Wendy Confirms She is Healthy and Ready to Create

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Following fans' concerns about her health, Wendy confirmed that she is in good health.

She added that one of her resolutions for 2025 is to remain happy, healthy, and perform on as many stages as she loves.

5. Fan Reactions and Comparison with Taeyeon's Case from SNSD

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This sudden announcement reminds fans of a similar case that occurred a few weeks earlier, where Taeyeon from SNSD also announced her sudden absence at the same concert.

This situation sparked discussions about how SM Entertainment manages announcements related to their artists, with many fans feeling disappointed due to the very short notice of the announcement.

6. Why did Wendy not perform at SM Town Live 2025 in Seoul?

Wendy revealed that her absence had been discussed with SM Entertainment a month prior, but it was only announced a few days before the concert.

7. Is Wendy experiencing health issues?

No. Wendy emphasized that she is in good health and ready to perform on various stages in the future.

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