Ahead of the fan meeting for the 15th anniversary of SHINee's debut, the fandom expressed their anger. Regarding the rental of the fan meeting venue, the problem was the poor planning of the agency SM Entertainment.
On the 1st, SM Entertainment announced, "We are informing you of the concerns raised regarding SHINee's fan meeting."
He continued, "We are sorry for causing concern ahead of a meaningful meeting. As this year's 15th anniversary is SHINee's first time in a long time meeting fans face-to-face, taking into account the members' schedules and the schedule for fans to participate, we will attend at least 5,000 people on the weekend." “We have confirmed that the venue can accommodate more than 100 people,” he said.
He also announced, “There was a location that was initially proposed for rental, but it was rejected due to sudden internal circumstances of the rental office, and the only possible location in the schedule was confirmed to be KINTEX in Ilsan, so we inevitably decided on KINTEX as the location.”
Immediately after the fan meeting location was revealed, the fandom pointed out issues such as limited visibility. In relation to this, SM explained, "We were having real-time discussions with the directing team, but we were unable to provide information about the directing structure on the detailed page." In addition, he said, “To resolve your concerns, we are informing you of what has been planned and what is being additionally confirmed.”
SHINee will hold '2023 SHINee FANMEETING 'Everyday is SHINee DAY' : [Piece of SHINE] at 5 PM on the 27th at Hall 7 of KINTEX Exhibition Hall 2 in Ilsan. )' We are holding a fan meeting for the 15th anniversary of our debut.
This location is also known as the main event location of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony (Shincheonji). Although it attracts large crowds, it is also a place that has been evaluated as unsuitable as a fan meeting or concert venue.
The fandom is carrying out a boycott. They also requested a change in the fan meeting location and a direct apology and feedback from the agency.
Ticket reservations for SHINee's fan meeting will be held through fan club pre-sale starting at 8 PM today (2nd).
Reporter Junho Yoon, Ten Asia delo410@tenasia.co.kr