NCT Taeyong’s Conversation When Planning His Music Video Sparks Anger Among Netizens

A clip from NCT Taeyong‘s behind-the-scenes video has angered netizens after watching a conversation with his director, sparking complaints about SM Entertainment mistreating the idol.

Taeyong recently released his second mini-album, TAP, with the title track of the same name.

After the success of the track, netizens couldn’t hide their excitement when the idol shared moments from the whole process of putting the album together. Taeyong put his heart and soul into the project, and it could be seen from his passion when talking to those who would help him.

When it came to creating the music video, Taeyong said he wanted a scene that looked spacious.

The director then explained that if that happened, he had to go alone or with one other person, explaining that there would be no manager or stylist with him.

Taeyong accepted it graciously.

While some fans pointed out that it could be due to the location of filming, others shared their thoughts because, for netizens, it seemed like a series of mistreatment for the idol when it came to his solo promotions. The director’s bluntness and Taeyong’s reaction of seemingly accepting the conditions angered netizens.

taeyong bringing a whole self made album+ a fully formed choreo to the table and they’re telling him they can’t send a camera & a mua with him to a mv site.. you cheap bitch what even are u there for @SMTOWNGLOBAL he even got his own clothes on for the mv are u not embarrassed!?! pic.twitter.com/bGNvnycLy7

— 🫶🏽 (@127leelines) March 4, 2024

taeyong using his own clothes for the tap album and tyongf is the one promoting the album, SM entertainment is really useless pic.twitter.com/JU8T27rg29

— del ♡ (@taeyyoxo) February 29, 2024

but somehow I like the way Taeyong answered. It proves that Taeyong can do anything by himself without help of those agenshit. Let's move to a new agency Taeyong, one that can fully support your talents or start making your own since you already have your team https://t.co/DSiISFI7qg pic.twitter.com/6sNnt5oSkN

— Fitria (@breezypeachy) March 5, 2024

I'm baffled actually? SM can send a whole production for oversea magazine photoshoot & hiring big foreign producers for other artists but suddenly they act like nugu company for Taeyong. https://t.co/as238zEg74 pic.twitter.com/Iad2MHjh3W

— k 🌸 (@dystopiaTY) March 4, 2024

I think its crazy that SM even posts things like this, like fully edited videos of them mistreating taeyong and then proceeds to think that its still okay. Like theres no moral compass in that company when it comes to their staff whatsoever. https://t.co/vNhxcTE6m1

— 𝕪𝕒𝕟𝕒 𝕓𝕒𝕟𝕒𝕟𝕒 💛📌 (@shiyanasays) March 4, 2024

Also with news of contract renewals within SHINee, netizens are sharing their views on SM Entertainment even more.

taemin not renewing his contract after 16 years under that company speaks volumes. taeyong i need you to open your eyes and realise how you need to start making wise decisions too. pic.twitter.com/Mt1hptMpoc

— juno𒈔 (@dpryong) March 5, 2024

"TAEYONG will reportedly not renew his contract with SM Entertainment" next please

— del ♡ (@taeyyoxo) March 5, 2024

Many fans believe Taeyong didn’t get the right support and promotions for an album that he worked extremely hard on.