SHINee Fans Demand Better From SM Entertainment Following Disappointing Fan Meeting Venue
SHINee fans were left disappointed after SM Entertainment announced the venue for the group’s upcoming fan meeting: Everyday is SHINee Day: [Piece of SHINE]. The seating plan for the fan meeting, which will be held in KINTEX 7HALL, was recently released, and fans are beyond frustrated. Shawols expressed their disappointment on social media, demanding better from the entertainment company.
According to the seating plan and pictures taken during past events, the venue will have no raised seats, making it nearly impossible for fans seated in the back to have a good view of the stage.
Seating plan for 27 May #shinee fanmeet. Note that the seats are all on ground and not raised at all pic.twitter.com/QqAY5irNyR
— 쫑앓이 (@cosmicsticks) April 29, 2023
The fan meeting, which is set to take place on May 27th, is one of the first opportunities for SHINee to meet their fans in person following Taemin completing his military enlistment. The event was highly anticipated by fans, but the questionable seating arrangement has left many feeling disappointed and cheated.
so true, there's a pillar in the middle of the venue and that's the view from the back 😭 i assume sm is placing stage c in front of that pillar https://t.co/972464JkIX pic.twitter.com/W2CSuSSyH9
— ○ (@chasethebase_) April 29, 2023
Fans took to Twitter to express their anger and disappointment at the venue choice. Many consider it disrespectful to the fandom, which has supported SHINee for almost 15 years. Others also say the venue is an upsetting choice as it undermines SHINee’s incredible popularity.
The view from the seats in the back is so bad that fans are even joking those seated there are better off watching the concert on Beyond Live.
Kwols are better off buying beyond live and joining us while they sit in the venue lol
— 𝒯𝒶𝑒𝓂𝓉𝒶𝓉𝒾💎𝓃 TAEMIN IS BACK (@Taemtation___) April 29, 2023
But Beyond Live is yet another concern shared by Shawols, as no stream on the platform has been announced yet. The popular online concert platform has been used by many K-pop groups in the past years following the COVID-19 pandemic, which made it impossible for artists to hold in-person concerts with fans. Shawols who are unable to attend the fan meeting in person were hoping for a Beyond Live stream, sadly so far, none has been announced.
.@SHINee please give us beyond live for shinee anniversary fanmeet.why don't you want our money when we are trying to serve it on a silver platter 🥹
— ◌ᶠ (@jinkination) April 29, 2023
I really hope a beyond live for the fanmeet will be announced soon and they're just late or something (i mean, its happened before)
shinee's first event back together after a long hiatus not having a beyond live will definitely become my villain origin story
— Lizzeh 💎 (@keyoemi) April 29, 2023
Despite the disappointment, many fans are still looking forward to the fan meeting and the chance to see their favorite group in person.
SM Entertainment has not yet responded to the fans’ complaints about the venue, but it is clear that fans will continue to demand better from the entertainment company. With the popularity of SHINee and the passion of their fans, Shawols deem it important for SM Entertainment to listen to their feedback and ensure the fan meeting is a positive experience for everyone involved.
