On March 19, a group of SHINee fans took a bold step to voice their concerns to SM Entertainment, the agency overseeing the popular K-Pop group. By dispatching trucks with critical messages to the company’s headquarters, they aimed to emphasize their unease over Minho’s scheduled appearance on the Japanese variety show, The Ultimate Sports Men’s Competition 2024, set to premiere on May 3 on TBS.
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The show — which aims to celebrate athletic prowess through a series of competitions — has been identified by fans as a potential risk for Minho, who is renowned for his physical abilities and has been announced as a prominent competitor. Fans argue that his participation could expose him to injuries, distracting him from his main roles as a singer and actor.
The trucks carried clear messages urging SM Entertainment to reconsider Minho’s involvement in the show. They requested that the company prioritize his primary career, ensure his safety, adjust his schedule to avoid risky activities, listen more to Korean fans’ requests, and cancel his participation in the show immediately.
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“His activities as a singer and an actor should come first. Please protect him and keep him safe.”
| TheQoo
“We, as fans, demand that Minho gets active support and appropriate scheduling so that he can show off his charm and skill set as a singer and an actor.”
| TheQoo
“Cancel the schedule that puts Minho at risk of injuries.”
| TheQoo
“Stop ignoring the requests from Korean fans. We demand an answer from SM Center 2!”
| TheQoo
“Stop exposing our darling idol to dangerous activities! SM Center 2 should prioritize the artist’s health and safety. Provide management that puts the artist’s well-being first!”
| TheQoo
“SM Center 2, cancel the risky schedule right now.”
<트럭시위 시작 안내>
현재 트럭시위가 9:00부터 시작하였다는 연락을 트럭 회사측에서 받았습니다!
추가적인 사진은 추후에 더 올리도록 하겠습니다.
현재 sbs기자분이 취재중이라는 연락도 받았습니다.
앞으로도 많은 관심과 알티 부탁드립니다. pic.twitter.com/AH4mAC77yM
— . (@cjftn1920) March 19, 2024
As the fans’ protest continues to make waves online, the spotlight is now on SM Entertainment for their reaction to the fans’ pressing concerns.
