On the 18th, fans expressed their concern for Taeyeon's well-being and sent messages of encouragement, hoping to see her on stage again soon. In response to the concert cancellation, fans commented, "The cancellation due to equipment issues is not Taeyeon's fault," "Don't feel bad, your happiness is more important," and "It's okay to cry if you're struggling, we're always here for you," showing their unwavering support.
However, some fans voiced their frustration, saying, "Please don't cancel the concert. I was looking forward to it," "Was the Japan concert canceled just two days before? Please don't come to Japan anymore," and "What does a live cancellation mean? I cleared my schedule to see the concert in Tokyo, and now I can't make other plans. Please explain."
SM Entertainment announced on the 17th via their official Japanese website that Taeyeon's solo debut 10th-anniversary concert 'The TENSE,' scheduled for the 19th and 20th at Tokyo Ariake Arena, has been canceled.
The agency explained, "The concert was planned for the 19th and 20th at Tokyo Ariake Arena, but the equipment used for the Asia tour is still being transported to Japan and has not arrived yet, making it difficult to prepare adequately for the performance."
They continued, "Despite repeated discussions with the parties involved and exploring all possible options, we concluded that it would be challenging to hold the concert in a complete state, 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."
Taeyeon, who has previously expressed dissatisfaction with her agency, notably did not participate in SM Entertainment's 30th-anniversary concert 'SMTOWN' last year, bringing her discord with the agency to light.
On January 6th, Taeyeon shared on a fan communication platform, "I wanted to perform on stage with enthusiasm and was eager to prepare two or three songs, but to sum it up, the company didn't prepare, so I couldn't perform at all."
She further stated, "It's not that I lack motivation or don't want to perform. I am genuinely passionate about the stage and want to give my best, but I'm seriously considering this because I'm not getting the support I need. What is going on?"