SM Entertainment announced on the 17th via their official Japanese website that Taeyeon's solo debut 10th-anniversary concert, 'The TENSE,' scheduled for April 19-20 at Tokyo's Ariake Arena, has been canceled.
The agency explained, "We had planned concerts on the 19th and 20th at Tokyo's Ariake Arena, but the equipment used for the Asia tour is currently being transported to Japan. However, it has not yet arrived, making it difficult to prepare adequately for the performance."
They continued, "Despite repeated consultations with the parties involved and exploring all possible options, we have determined that it is not feasible to hold the concert in its complete form, leading to the decision to cancel the performance."
The agency added, "We are considering the possibility of a replacement performance. We will provide further updates and detailed announcements as soon as decisions are made."
Below is the full statement from Taeyeon's official Japanese website:
Thank you sincerely for your warm support for Girls' Generation's Taeyeon.
We would like to inform you about the 'TAEYEON CONCERT – The TENSE in JAPAN,' which was scheduled for April 19 (Saturday) and April 20 (Sunday) at Yume Arena.
The equipment used for the Asia tour is being transported to Japan, but it has not yet arrived, making it difficult to prepare adequately for the performance.
Despite repeated consultations with the parties involved and exploring all possible options, we have determined that it is not feasible to hold the concert in its complete form, leading to the decision to cancel the performance.
We sincerely apologize for causing concern to those who were looking forward to the concert.
We are considering the possibility of a replacement performance. We will provide further updates and detailed announcements as soon as decisions are made. We kindly ask for your understanding regarding this decision.
Canceled Concert
[TAEYEON CONCERT The TENSE in JAPAN]
April 19, 2025 (Saturday) [Tokyo] Ariake Arena 16:00 doors open / 17:00 show starts
April 20, 2025 (Sunday) [Tokyo] Ariake Arena 15:00 doors open / 16:00 show starts
Choi Ji-ye, Ten Asia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr