As LE SSERAFIM took the stage at the Music Bank Global Festival, fans of Chaewon witnessed a notable dissatisfaction, leading to heightened concerns and allegations of mistreatment directed at Source Music, the group's management agency.

The perceived discrepancies in Chaewon's treatment during the performance have sparked a fervent discussion among fans about fairness and equitable representation within the group.

Chaewon's Limited Spotlight at Music Bank Global Festival Sparks Fans Discontent

The Music Bank Global Festival, a pinnacle year-end celebration hosted by KBS, showcased LE SSERAFIM in a performance lasting over 10 minutes.

However, the disappointment stems from the stark contrast in screen time and prominence allotted to Chaewon. Her solo highlight lasted a mere 4 seconds, and she found herself relegated to the periphery during crucial moments of the dance break, prompting fans to question the fairness of her treatment within the group dynamics.

Adding fuel to the fire are Chaewon's recent expressions of a desire to exhibit diverse facets of her talent—ranging from her adept dancing to her vocal prowess.

Fans were disheartened to witness what they perceive as a missed opportunity for Chaewon to shine in the way she aspires to.

Chaewon's Unequal Treatment Sparks Wider Fan Concerns

The discontent among fans is not confined to the Music Bank Global Festival alone. They cite LE SSERAFIM's performance at the 2023 MAMA, where Chaewon's visibility was reportedly minimal, and her contributions during the "UNFORGIVEN" era faced a marked decline in both lines and screentime.

they did 2 new special choreographies.

1st one lasts 2 minutes. chaewon‘s never center, for her lines, other members are highlighted, but she does have a 5 secs moment of the dancers holding her.

2nd lasts 1 minute. chaewon poses at the center for a split second before it ends. pic.twitter.com/jprs2hW5K9

— 🖤 (@chaewiz) December 9, 2023

Additionally, instances where Chaewon's absence from official schedules went unannounced by the company, necessitating her personal apologies and explanations to fans on Weverse, have further fueled concerns regarding her status within the group.

The tipping point appears to be the Music Bank Global Festival, where Chaewon's limited presence has become a symbol of a larger issue for her fans.

chaewon has only two lines on burn the bridge yet no center time for her part. four seconds center time for the two dance breaks and performed songs where she has the least lines 😃 pic.twitter.com/z2N2B1aoyy

— 🪄🩷✨ (@kimchaewonly) December 9, 2023

 

This frustration has spilled over onto various social media platforms, with some fans expressing their disappointment in LE SSERAFIM's choreography choices.

NETIZENS COMMENTS

Here's what fans are saying:

chaewon who loves getting praised for her dancing, chaewon who has a beautiful voice and can make a cover sound like her original song, chaewon who is a fixed cast member of hmlycp and is loved by everyone, chaewon who always tries to improve to become the best version of herself.

as a yunjin bias i can wholeheartedly say i adore all the girls, and chaewon has been done completely dirty lately. she's their leader!! there needs to be more equal splits for sure.

We're talking about THE Kim Chaewon that woman could be dressed as tree and my eyes would be still and ALWAYS on her they can try to make her shine less but she's absolutely mesmerizing and talented

they've been failing to protect her actually. she's been getting rumors and weird articles for the past year but it seems like they're not even taking legal actions 😕 #ChaewonDeservesBetter #SoumuProtectChaewon #HybeProtectChaewon

— 💕 (@kcwbstgrl) December 10, 2023

In response, limitations have been imposed on Instagram comments, indicating the severity of the situation.

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Fans Eager for Equal Spotlight as LE SSERAFIM Prepares for AAA, GDA Awards, and SBS Gayo Daejeon Performances

Looking ahead, with LE SSERAFIM set to perform at prestigious events such as the AAA and GDA awards, alongside the SBS Gayo Daejeon, fans are holding out hope for a more equitable distribution of spotlight for Chaewon in these future performances.

The coming events will undoubtedly be closely watched, as fans anticipate whether their concerns will be addressed and whether Chaewon will be given the chance to showcase her talents more prominently on stage.

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