Girls' Generation's Taeyeon Announces Concert Tour After 1 Year and 7 Months

SM Entertainment has announced that Girls' Generation's Taeyeon will hold a concert after a 1 year and 7-month hiatus.

Taeyeon is set to perform at the 'TAEYEON CONCERT - The TENSE' from March 7 to 9 at the KSPO DOME in Seoul, coinciding with her birthday. Fans can expect a spectacular show featuring her exceptional vocal talent and performances.

Following the Seoul concert, Taeyeon will embark on an Asia tour, visiting eight cities including Taipei on March 16, Manila on March 29, Jakarta on April 12, Macau on April 26, Singapore on May 3-4, Bangkok on May 31-June 1, and Hong Kong on June 7.

This marks Taeyeon's first tour since 'The ODD Of LOVE,' which took place from June to August 2023, making it a highly anticipated return for her fans.

In related news, Taeyeon recently addressed her absence from SM Entertainment's 30th-anniversary concert. Through a fan communication platform, she expressed her disappointment, stating, "I wanted to perform on stage with enthusiasm and prepared to perform two or three songs. However, to put it simply, I wasn't given the opportunity to prepare, so I couldn't participate."

Taeyeon subtly expressed her dissatisfaction with her agency, saying, "It's not that I lack motivation or don't want to perform. I am passionate about the stage and want to give my best, but I haven't received the support I need. I'm seriously considering what this situation means."

She further explained to her fans, known as SONE, "I'm sharing this to prevent any misunderstandings about my intentions."

SM Entertainment is set to host the 'SMTOWN LIVE 2025 in Seoul' concert on November 11 and 12 at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul, featuring many of its artists. Taeyeon had previously announced her absence from this concert on December 12 last year, without providing specific reasons at the time.

Choi Ji-ye, Ten Asia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr