SM to Possibly Hold '2022 SMTOWN Live' Online Concert in January, Rumored Lineup Draws Attention
Will SM Entertainment hold another free concert in January? On December 7, K-pop fans guessed that the company once again plans to hold a joint live online concert, following a "spoiler" posted by a face mask company.
In January 2021, SM Entertainment made another history following their first-ever joint online concert, "SMTOWN Live," under the theme "Culture Humanity."
In the concert, SM artists attended the event, including TVXQ, Super Junior, SHINee, EXO, Red Velvet, NCT 127, NCT U, NCT Dream, WayV, aespa, SuperM and more.
While fans hope that the company will organize another concert with all of SM Entertainment artists, fans came across an advertisement of a face mask company, hinting at a possible "SMTOWN Live."
'2022 SMTOWN Live' to Happen in January? Here's Why People Think There Will Be Another Online Concert
On December 7, fans stumbled upon a spoiler regarding SM's online concert, "SMTOWN Live," which will be held next year. According to a face mask company's advertisement posted on their SNS, the concert will be on January 1, 2022.
"[SMTOWN LIVE] SM Entertainment plans to hold a large-scale online concert broadcasted in over 186 countries. During the concert, our masks will be used by orchestra members and backup dancers during performances of aespa, SNSD Hyoyeon and Raiden," the face mask company revealed.
2022년 1월 1일 온라인 SM콘 pic.twitter.com/M7cT3zdEqR
— 트위티🧃 (@tweety_fs) December 7, 2021
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aespa, SNSD Hyoyeon & More: Rumored Lineup & Things Fans Anticipate at the Possible '2022 SMTOWN Live Concert'
Based on the advertisement, the possible confirmed artists that will join the event are aespa, Girls' Generation (SNSD) Hyoyeon and DJ Raiden. Then, on online communities, Pink Bloods (SM artists fans) discussed the possible artists who will attend the concert.
Some of them are the currently active artists from the company, such as TVXQ, Super Junior, SNSD, SHINee, EXO, Red Velvet, NCT, and aespa.
However, others pointed out that only selected members from the aforementioned groups can join the event due to their busy schedules.
Meanwhile, K-pop fans also anticipate whether SM Entertainment will make another huge announcement during the concert, just like how SHINee's first comeback in three years was announced earlier this year through the online broadcast.
Some SONEs (SNSD fans) hope that it will be about Girls' Generation, who once again drew attention on December 8 due to comeback rumors. In particular, the official social media accounts of the eight-member group changed their profile photos and even followed the members on Instagram, causing speculations that SNSD is preparing for a piece of big news soon.
Also, fans are captured by the face mask's ad, which revealed that there will be a live orchestra. Pink Bloods expressed their excitement and delight that SM Entertainment artists will once again flaunt their talents with live accompaniment.
Although SM Entertainment has yet to confirm the concert, SM stans believe that the company's recent trademark logo application each SM group is a clue they are also preparing for a large-scale event.
Stay tuned for more details regarding the "2022 SMTOWN Live" online concert!
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Written by Eunice Dawson
