Girls' Generation's Taeyeon is rumored to appear at a local event in Jangsu County, Jeollabuk-do, causing a stir online. However, this was revealed to be a mix-up with trot singer Kim Taeyeon. Both Taeyeons find themselves in an awkward situation, and the conflicting positions between the festival organizers and the agency have come under scrutiny.
On the 14th, a poster indicating that Girls' Generation's Taeyeon would perform at the 'Jangsu Hanwoo and Apples Festival' in September was shared on social media and online communities. Fans were excited by the prominently displayed festival name, date, and even Taeyeon's name in the image, with some even claiming they had 'confirmed' with the festival organizers.
However, it was confirmed that Girls' Generation's Taeyeon's appearance was not true. The agency SM Entertainment stated to OSEN that 'Taeyeon will not perform at the event. We have not even received an offer to perform' and expressed, 'We hope fans are not confused.'
As a result, some speculated the possibility of confusion with 'trot singer Kim Taeyeon.' With Kim Taeyeon actively participating in broadcasts and frequently appearing at local events, there is a chance that people got confused just by the name alone.
However, the situation became more complicated. Jangsu County officials told some media outlets, 'Initially, we intended to recruit Girls' Generation's Taeyeon, but that fell through. There seems to have been a misunderstanding during the recruiting process.' They also clarified, 'Kim Taeyeon's appearance is not true.'
But Kim Taeyon's side presented a different stance. Her agency, K Tigers Entertainment, told OSEN, 'We received contact that discussions regarding her appearance with Jangsu County were completed through the agency,' suggesting that the appearance is confirmed. They continued, 'There seems to have been a misunderstanding in communication with Jangsu County,' expressing a somewhat difficult position.
As both Girls' Generation's Taeyeon and Kim Taeyeon officially express their bewilderment, the official clarification from the event organizers and the agency remains ambiguous.
[OSEN]