Is the company why the group didn’t carry out collectively at SMTOWN LIVE?
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On January 11-12, the SMTOWN LIVE in Seoul live performance occurred on the Gocheok Sky Dome. For 2 nights, followers may see all their favourite SM Leisure artists in a single place.
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앞으로도 계속 소중한 추억을 만들어 나가요! 💖#SMTOWN #SM_30thAnniversary#SMTOWN2025 #SMTOWN_LIVE #SMCU pic.twitter.com/KdPzkpbm72— SMTOWN (@SMTOWNGLOBAL) January 12, 2025
This live performance was much more particular as a result of it celebrated the corporate’s thirtieth anniversary and had many acquainted faces be a part of the lineup! For Shawols, simply two SHINee members—Minho and Key—had been in a position to take part this yr, as they’re the remaining members signed to SM Leisure.
Final yr, Onew parted methods with SM Leisure after 17 years and joined the newly established Griffin Leisure.
To be sincere, after being in such an amazing firm for thus lengthy, I began to really feel like I used to be getting too comfy. So, I made a decision to tackle extra challenges and see what else I may do. It’s solely been three to 4 months since I left.
— SHINee’s Onew
Since Onew departed SM Leisure, he has constantly been omitted from SHINee actions organized by the company. Onew’s present company supervisor (CEO) lately shared a cryptic put up on Instagram, seemingly clarifying the explanations behind SHINee’s canceled winter single, mini album, SMTOWN LIVE, and so forth. Many are decoding his put up as calling out SM Leisure.
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Are we a standby group? Everyone seems to be getting cancellations for a similar motive—how for much longer are we supposed to attend? Isn’t there a difficulty?Or, ought to we simply keep quiet and stay our lives with out saying something?
— GRIFFIN Leisure CEO
Likewise, Taemin, who additionally left SM Leisure similtaneously Onew however signed with BPM Leisure, lately addressed why he didn’t carry out at SMTOWN LIVE. He defined that there are nonetheless negotiations because of firms, however SHINee will finally proceed with all of the members.
I’m scripting this for the followers who is perhaps frightened about SHINee. I’m sorry I couldn’t take part in SHINee throughout the SMTOWN live performance. I wished to complete negotiating with the corporate and be a part of SHINee actions rapidly, but it surely looks like it should take a while to get issues sorted out. However we’re making progress, and it looks like it should finish quickly.
The opposite members and I wish to defend SHINee and proceed our story collectively. So, for those who assume I don’t wish to do SHINee or are frightened you received’t be capable of see SHINee anymore, please don’t fear. I hope what I say doesn’t grow to be a burden to another person. All of the members love SHINee and have the identical coronary heart. We’re working rigorously to organize for SHINee, so let’s see one another quickly with smiling faces. Have a very good day and thanks at all times.
— Taemin
Learn his full assertion under.
SHINee’s Taemin Speaks Up About Why He Didn’t Carry out at The SMTOWN Live performance
