In a recent upload on the YouTube channel “East Sea & Baekdu Eunhyuk” on March 28th, Taeyeon, a renowned member of Girls’ Generation, shared her thoughts on the intricacies of the music show system, shedding light on the challenges faced by artists in the industry.
Despite the release of her fifth mini-album “To. X” on November 27th the previous year, Taeyeon opted out of music show activities, a decision that sparked curiosity among fans. Addressing this, Taeyeon lamented the limitations imposed by the music program structure, stating, “The system of music programs. I don’t like it. It’s not like I don’t understand it. The fact that I should sing at midnight. It’s a bit… I think there’s no consideration.”
Elaborating further, Taeyeon emphasized the difficulty of navigating unavoidable circumstances, which ultimately hindered her ability to deliver optimal performances. She expressed regret over the inability to showcase her talents to the fullest, highlighting a desire to search alternative avenues for content creation and performance enhancement.
In response to Taeyeon’s candid remarks, Eunhyuk, a fellow artist, acknowledged the constraints imposed by budgetary and logistical limitations inherent in the music show system. However, he encouraged a proactive approach towards content innovation and performance enhancement, suggesting that artists leverage alternative platforms to showcase their talents.
Despite the challenges discussed, both Taeyeon and Eunhyuk maintained a lighthearted demeanour, reflecting their fondness for music programs. Their playful banter and camaraderie resonated with netizens, who praised Taeyeon for her bold critique and admired the close-knit relationship shared among artists within the industry.
Netizens lauded Taeyeon’s outspokenness and applauded her willingness to address pertinent issues within the music industry, further cementing her status as an influential figure not only in music but also in shaping industry discourse.