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Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Girls' Generation's Taeyeon SLAMMED for calling ‘Kpop Demon Hunters' ‘for kids'; fans come to idol's defence
Girls' Generation's Taeyeon was recently asked by fans about the latest hit film 'Kpop Demon Hunters'. While many who know her tastes were not surprised by her answer, her comments still left plenty of netizens upset and even angry. Taeyeon talks about 'Kpop Demon Hunters' During a recent chat on a paid fan forum, Taeyeon was asked if she had watched the animated film. She quickly replied, saying that she had seen some of it but realised it just wasn't for her. She shared in the comments, 'Like I got chills down my neck… Made me feel weird. It was the worst when the boys started posing in gat.' A fan then explained that the boy group in the film is meant to represent grim reapers, to which she jokingly replied, 'Oh, I'm dead, LOL.' Fans also brought up the tiger character that went viral after the film's release, but Taeyeon admitted she didn't remember seeing it, adding she must not have watched far enough. Another of her comments seemed to annoy people even more. While talking about the film, the 'Fine' singer said, 'So I wondered what the genre was. When I looked it up, it was categorised 'For Kids.'' Although many of her own fans pointed out that this reaction wasn't a shock — since she usually likes horror and thriller shows — other netizens were still disappointed by her words. Netizens react Once her comments were shared on social media, many people started criticising the idol. One person wrote, 'It's okay if it's not your thing, but dismissing it as being just 'for kids' feels unnecessarily condescending…' Another said, 'Korean culture content is doing well — do we really need to spread negativity? Negative takes are piling up here too, like all these comments talking sht about how they didn't like it either… Not a good look. '* Meanwhile, Taeyeon's loyal fans came to her defence. They reminded people that she prefers darker stories. One fan commented, 'People debating whether or not she's dissing 'KPop Demon Hunters' with a conversation she had with her fans like 10 days ago? So ridiculous.'
Hype Malaysia
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
From BTS To SHINee: 6 K-pop Idols Who Didn't Like Their Title Tracks
Even in the early days of K-pop, our favourite idol groups released multiple groundbreaking hits that cemented their status in the Korean entertainment industry. This trend continued across future generations, with a number of idols reaching significant milestones and earning the title of legends. However, despite releasing some truly iconic tracks, did you know that some members — or even entire groups — didn't actually like the songs themselves? It might seem unusual to dislike a hit, but here are instances where idols have expressed their confusion, dissatisfaction or straight-up hate for their title tracks: 1. Girls' Generation Taeyeon – 'GEE' When you think of Girls' Generation (SNSD), one of the first songs that likely comes to mind is 'Gee'. The track became an instant hit upon its release in 2009 and, along with its colourful music video, went on to become one of the group's most iconic songs. However, member Taeyeon has said in multiple interviews how she had doubts about the single as she wanted to explore a more mature sound at the time. It wasn't until the 2021 interview with VOGUE that she started to appreciate the song more after reflecting on the impact it had on the K-pop industry and their career. 2. BTS – 'Dynamite' The song that lifted K-pop fans' spirits during the COVID-19 pandemic, 'Dynamite', was BTS' first fully English-language track and quickly became one of their most iconic releases. However, Jin revealed on a variety show that the members initially felt distant from the song, admitting that out of all the demos presented to them, 'Dynamite' was simply the one they disliked the least. In another interview, the members also shared that singing in English felt unnatural for them. However, the song turned out to be exactly what their fans needed during quarantine — and that, ultimately, was what the group had hoped to achieve. 3. I-DLE Yuqi – 'Senorita' As seen in the video above, there have been moments where I-DLE (formerly (G)I-DLE) member Yuqi appeared to show some discontent towards the group's song 'Senorita'. While much of it may have been in jest, fans have speculated that she isn't particularly fond of the track, possibly due to her lines being largely limited to the '유후후후후후후후후' vocalisation towards the end of the song. 4. SHINee Key – 'Ring Ding Dong' It's basically impossible not to think of 'Ring Ding Dong' whenever SHINee is mentioned. The intro, the chorus, the choreography, and the outfits were simply everything back in the day when it was first released. The song was basically an earworm, and sadly, that's the reason why one of the members ended up being a little too fed up with it. On the same show where Taeyeon shared her thoughts on 'Gee', Key shared his experience promoting his group's most famous song. 'It wasn't a problem of personal taste, but I had a difficult time during 'Ring Ding Dong'. Everywhere I went, I heard the song playing. I didn't even want to hear the song's name. I think I heard it over a million times. I would be sitting in a quiet car, but it would be playing in my head.' 5. STAYC – 'Teddy Bear' During their appearance on the 'Knowing Bros' show, members of STAYC shared some behind-the-scenes secrets about their album 'Teddy Bear'. It turned out the group weren't so confident about the title song when it was first presented to them, but their producer insisted that it would be a hit. It wasn't until they started practising the choreography that they were finally convinced that the song would do well. 6. TWICE – 'Signal' & 'Cheer Up' TWICE has released a number of hit songs over the years, but that doesn't mean the members have loved every single one. In a radio interview, they revealed that they were initially confused when they first heard 'Signal', not realising it would be chosen as their title track. The group expressed concerns about the song, as it differed significantly from their usual concepts, but Sana believed it would be a hit. They also shared that they had a similar reaction when first hearing the demo for 'Cheer Up'. Since that track turned out to be a huge success, they decided to place their trust in the team and worked hard to prepare for 'Signal''s release. And the rest, as they say, is history. Sources: Soompi (1)(2) What's your Reaction? +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0
Straits Times
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Show Picks: Concerts by Taeyeon, Pamungkas and Boys Like Girls
South Korean singer Taeyeon from Girls' Generation will play two nights at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. PHOTO: TAEYEON_SS/INSTAGRAM Taeyeon Concert – The Tense In Singapore South Korean singer Taeyeon, best known as a member of K-pop girl group Girls' Generation, is making a return to the Singapore Indoor Stadium for solo shows. Her two-night performances are part of The Tense – an Asian tour for her EPs To. X (2023) and Letter To Myself (2024) – that includes dates in Taipei, Manila and Bangkok. She last took the stage here at the Singapore Indoor Stadium during a two-night engagement in 2023. The singer is best known for solo tracks such as All About You (2019) – part of the soundtrack of fantasy K-drama Hotel Del Luna – Four Seasons (2019) and Invu (2022). In 2024, she collaborated with English singer Sam Smith on a new version of the latter's 2014 ballad I'm Not The Only One. Taeyeon made her name as the leader and main vocalist of Girls' Generation, which scored hits such as Genie (2009) and Gee (2009). She is also in the cast of South Korean variety series Amazing Saturday (2020 to present). Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk MRT: Stadium When: May 3 and 4, 5pm Admission: $178 to $298 via Ticketmaster (go to or call 6018-7645) Esplanade Presents – Pesta Raya – Pamungkas Indonesian singer Pamungkas' hit song To The Bone (2019) clocked a total of one billion streams on Spotify and YouTube. PHOTO: ESPLANADE – THEATRES ON THE BAY Indonesian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Pamungkas is best known for hits such as To The Bone (2019), an alt-pop tune that has clocked a total of one billion streams on Spotify and YouTube. The self-taught musician and founder of music label Maspam Records is also a regular fixture at Indonesian music festivals such as We The Fest and Java Jazz. He released his debut album Walk The Talk in 2018 and his fifth and most recent album, Hardcore Romance, in 2024. His list of accolades includes winning Alternative Song of the Year for To The Bone at the Indonesian Music Awards and Best Alternative Performance for I Don't Wanna Be Alone (2020) at Indonesian awards show Anugerah Musik Indonesia, both in 2021. His show is part of the 24th edition of Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of Arts organised by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay that takes place from May 1 to 4. It features other music, theatre and cultural performances and workshops. Where: Esplanade Annexe Studio, 1 Esplanade Drive MRT: Esplanade When: May 3, 8pm Admission: $40 from Sistic (go to or call 6348-5555) Info: For details on Pesta Raya programmes, go to Boys Like Girls Live In Singapore 2025 American band Boys Like Girls are best known for pop-punk/emo songs like The Great Escape (2006). PHOTO: BOYS LIKE GIRLS/FACEBOOK In the last two decades, pop-punk American quartet Boys Like Girls have racked up a string of hits such as The Great Escape (2006) and Two Is Better Than One (2009), which features American superstar Taylor Swift. The band have performed here five times, including two shows in 2024 at the Capitol Theatre and *Scape The Ground Theatre. They played their first show here at The Meadow, Gardens by the Bay, in 2012. Their fourth and latest album, Sunday At Foxwoods, released in 2023, saw them return to their pop-punk roots after a detour into country music in their third album, Crazy World (2012). The concert features two opening acts – Secondhand Serenade, the solo emo/acoustic project by American singer-songwriter rock musician John Vesely, and home-grown singer-songwriter Vel. Where: The Star Theatre, 04-01 The Star Performing Arts Centre, 1 Vista Exchange Green MRT: Buona Vista When: May 7, 7.30pm Admission: From $128 to $228 via Sistic Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Korea Herald
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Taeyeon delights 20,000 in Macao show
Taeyeon hosted her first solo standalone show in Macao over the weekend which drew about 20,000 in the audience, said label SM Entertainment on Monday. Under the title, 'The Tense in Asia,' she welcomed her fans with a medley of hit songs that spanned across genres. Before closing the show, the songstress thanked the audience for letting her come to the city and filling up the venue, vowing to cherish the memory. She will carry on with the tour in Singapore this coming weekend. The tour is her sixth as a solo singer and marks the tenth anniversary of her solo debut. It began in Seoul in March and will also take her to Bangkok and Hong Kong in May and June. A two-day concert in Tokyo slated to be held earlier this month was canceled abruptly due to a logistical issue, and she shared on her personal Instagram account her global fan alliance's April 24 demand for an apology and compensation plans from her label, SM Entertainment.
Korea Herald
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Is Taeyeon being too fastidious, or is SM Entertainment neglecting its veteran artist?
Performances for the Japan leg of Taeyeon's solo tour were abruptly canceled last week after essential equipment failed to arrive in time. A resurfaced online post by an anonymous SM Entertainment employee criticizing the Girls' Generation member for making excessive demands when preparing for shows is fueling debates over who is to blame. Prior to SM Entertainment's 30th-anniversary concert 'SMTown Live 2025 in Seoul' held Jan. 11-12, Taeyeon expressed frustration on fandom platform, Bubble, over her agency's poor communication and lack of collaboration in preparing for the event. After the singer's complaint gained attention online, an SM Entertainment employee refuted the accusation, arguing that everyone in the company was working hard to successfully hold the concert, but that Taeyeon was only thinking about herself. 'I am not only exhausted but filled with anger. Everyone is working themselves to the bone ahead of the concert, and she just posts a single Bubble message and that's it? There's so much to say while looking at all the messy articles,' the employee, who verified their identity as a staff member at SM Entertainment, wrote on the online community, Blind. 'If you're a senior artist, act like one. If you've been around long enough, think a little more before you speak.' Taeyeon eventually withdrew from SM Entertainment's anniversary concert. A similar problem occurred April 17, when SM Entertainment announced via its official Japanese website that Taeyeon's April 19-20 concerts at Tokyo's Ariake Arena had been canceled, just two days before the shows. The agency cited delays in equipment delivery from Jakarta, Indonesia, where Taeyeon's previous show was held, as the reason for the cancellation. 'After repeated discussions with related parties and exploring all possible options, we determined that it would be difficult to hold the concert in a fully prepared state and decided to cancel the event,' the company said in a statement. However, the controversy grew as the cancellation notice was posted only on SM Entertainment's official Japanese website, and concerns were raised over the significant financial losses suffered by the fans who had planned to attend the concert from outside Japan. Taeyeon, again, shared her feelings through Bubble, saying, 'When the news of the Japan concert cancellation was delivered, I was so worried about Sone (Girls' Generation fandom) and felt so heartbroken that I didn't know what to say.' 'I hate everything about this situation, and I am sorry to Sone. It feels as if my concert, which was created through everyone's efforts and anticipation, disappeared and was stolen in an instant. I don't know how to express this feeling of emptiness and helplessness,' she added. A longtime fan of SM Entertainment also criticized the agency, saying it had made an inexcusable mistake in handling the event. 'It is unbelievable that a concert was canceled because the equipment did not arrive. Preparing the necessary equipment on time is a basic requirement. Even a one-person agency would not make such a mistake,' a 30-something fan said on condition of anonymity. A week later, Taeyeon also shared a statement from her global fan union on her social media account that urged SM Entertainment to take a series of actions in response to the controversy. The statement called on the agency to identify the party responsible for the incident and to take appropriate disciplinary measures against SM Entertainment's Center 1 division and related officials. Center 1 is responsible for the management of four artists, including Girls' Generation, BoA and aespa. In 2023, SM Entertainment announced its production center system as one of the main elements of the SM 3.0 strategy that seeks to diversify artist management with multiple production centers instead of being managed by a single individual production team, previously led by the company founder, Lee Soo-man. Fans also demanded that SM Entertainment issue an official apology and statement through Taeyeon's official channel. The union further requested that the company prepare substantial compensation measures for fans affected by the cancellation of the Japanese concerts and disclose the details transparently.
