Girls' Generation's Tae Yeon posts statement about canceling Japan concert and updates on Macau departure

Tae Yeon of the group Girls' Generation has departed for Macau for her next performance as fans voiced their support for the cancellation of their Japan concert.
On the morning of the 25th, Tae Yeon departed for Macau via Incheon International Airport.
Tae Yeon posed for reporters and flashed a big smile, catching up on his recent experience of canceling his Japan concert.
Earlier on the 17th, Tae Yeon's management office SM Entertainment announced the cancellation of Tae Yeon's concert on their official Japanese website.
The management office said, "The equipment being used for the Asia tour is currently being transported to Japan, but it has not yet arrived in Japan, making it extremely difficult to fully prepare for the performance.
"We have had repeated discussions with the relevant government agencies and explored all possibilities, but have come to the conclusion that it is difficult to hold the performance," he continued.
We deeply apologize for the inconvenience caused to those who were waiting for the performance.
"We are also considering the possibility of arranging an alternative performance. We will provide further information on future measures and detailed announcements once they have been decided," the company said in an apology.
As a result, Tae Yeon's "TAEYEON CONCERT - The TENSE in
The Japan tour of "ASIA" has been canceled. The concert was scheduled to be held at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan on the 19th and 20th.
Tae Yeon, who had been a regular at the group, previously expressed her feelings about the suddenly canceled performance, saying, "I feel so sorry and disgusted by this situation. I feel stolen from me. I feel empty and devastated."
Many fans have issued statements expressing concern that they will be hit hard financially by fans who had booked transportation, flights, accommodation, and other arrangements to attend overseas concerts.
On the 24th, Tae Yeon's global fan alliance issued an apology, saying, "We ask for your feedback regarding the unilateral and meaningless cancellation notice two days before the Japan concert scheduled for April 19-20."
Tae Yeon posted the statement on his personal SNS account and shared it. After that, Tae Yeon left for his Macau concert, and while his current status was being checked, he was informed of the details of his Japan concert.
Attention is focused on how compensation for cancellations will be provided.