Popular 3rd Generation Idol Urges Fans To Stop Sending Trucks To Her Company

“No, no, no, no. No more trucks, no more emails.”
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Andrea Nolan
Andrea Nolan

Due to the distance formed between K-Pop labels and fanbases, fans have had to devise unique ways to voice their concerns and support their favorite idols. One such method is sending trucks with messages to entertainment companies —  a form of protest that has gained popularity in recent times. These trucks, often emblazoned with banners and digital screens, are used to express fans’ demands or discontent with company decisions regarding their idols.

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The truck trend was evident in the recent situation involving Wendy from Red Velvet, where fans expressed concerns over SM Entertainment‘s influence on her musical direction. ReVeluvs have always been vocal about their desire for Wendy to have more creative freedom in her music and some were considering sending trucks in front of SM’s building to make it known.

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The issue isn’t new for Red Velvet fans — they have previously sent protest trucks to the SM Entertainment building to demand more activities for the group and better promotions.

The ongoing debate took a turn during a recent video call with Wendy. A fan, referring to Red Velvet’s upcoming 10th-anniversary comeback, half-jokingly asked if they should send messages to SM or place protest trucks outside the company. Wendy’s response was immediate and clear.

Fan: Do the fans have to like get up and message SM and place trucks up there? Should we do that?

Wendy: No, no, no, no, no! Come on, no more trucks no more emails. No more trucks, no more emails.  Come on, It’s been 10 years for us. We can handle it, we got some power!

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The interaction suggests that Wendy, and perhaps other idols as well, might view these fan protests as unnecessary or potentially counterproductive.

Fan: I know I’m just kidding cause that’s how everybody does it now…

Wendy: Yeah I know.

Wendy’s reaction has sparked a new discussion among fans. While some believe that these truck and email campaigns are crucial for voicing fan concerns, others are now questioning if such actions might do more harm than good. Wendy’s swift discouragement of these tactics indicates a preference for dealing with company issues internally, without external fan pressure.

Meanwhile, others argue that such a question can put idols in a difficult position. There is no easy answer for Wendy, as agreeing to such protests could strain their relationship with their management, while disagreeing might disappoint fans who believe these actions are necessary.

As fans digest Wendy’s message, it remains to be seen how this will impact the future of truck protests in the K-Pop industry. Her comments have certainly added a new dimension to the conversation about fan protest and its effects on idols’ careers and relationships with their companies.

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