SM Entertainment's much-awaited 'SMTOWN' concert lineup for Jakarta has caused an uproar among netizens.

While the announcement included iconic artists like TVXQ! and Super Junior, it stunned fans with the glaring absence of beloved acts like EXO, Girls' Generation, SHINee, and soloists BoA, Kangta, and many more.

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The exclusion of EXO, in particular, sent shockwaves through the fandom, considering recent disputes had seemingly been resolved. 

Adding to the disappointment, aespa's inclusion raised eyebrows as it coincided with their ongoing world tour, potentially hindering proper rehearsal and causing jet lag issues.

Moreover, the absence of Girls' Generation, expected due to individual company contracts, was surprising for not including Taeyeon, leaving fans puzzled.

Even members of NCT were not spared from concerns, with netizens pointing out scheduling conflicts, such as Jaehyun missing a significant fashion event in Milan.

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The adverse reactions even seemed to impact SM Entertainment's stock market value, leaving the company in an unfavorable position.

This lineup announcement has left fans with mixed feelings and raised questions about SM Entertainment's decision-making process.

Read their comments below:

“Incredible???? Line up???? Without legendary groups and artists???”

“We want the setlist to consider if we should go or no... especially if my girlies only gonna sings 3 songs with no solo stage ”

“NO EXO?? BYE!!”

“YOU DONT EVEN GIVE TVXQ A COMEBACK THEY DESERVE!!!”

“so, is this a sign that snsd, shinee, and exo members left sm? ”

“BETTER TREATMENT FOR RED VELVET”

“Atleast Indonesians fans are so lucky because they would make alots of concert in thier country...unlucky for Malaysian fans,only NCT Dream & Hyoyeon came to perform live in Malaysia recently...”

“SNSD ?!! TAEYEON HYOYEON SUNNY YOONA YURI?!! Mana anjirr?”

“You know what this is for. To introduce their new group. That's why they don't care abt the lineup.”

“Shinee and EXO where”

“No SHINee?? SHINee hasn't been to Indonesia for the longest time istg bring SHINee World Concert VI to Jakarta then!!! Its a must!!!”

“No EXO, No SHINEE and No SNSD GG !!”

“NCT 127 AND AESPA IN THE SAME STAGE, ITS A WIN FOR ME”

As of the moment, SM Entertainment has not yet released any statement about the line-up and fan’s questions.

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