Crowd’s “Disrespectful” Reaction To SM Entertainment Group At SMTOWN Sparks Major Debate
Recently, SM Entertainment has been having shows for SMTOWN.
SMTOWN FAMILY PHOTO📸
in SMTOWN LIVE 2025 [THE CULTURE, THE FUTURE] in L.A.Thank you, L.A.!💓 #SMTOWN #SM_30thAnniversary#SMTOWN2025 #SMTOWN_LIVE #SMCU pic.twitter.com/jDMDj4LLgT
— SMTOWN (@SMTOWNGLOBAL) May 12, 2025
One of the groups that performed was the British group DearAlice.
DearAlice was one of the performers, and the reaction to the group sparked a heated debate.
An actual clip was shared on social media, with someone sharing their sadness after seeing the lack of reaction or investment from the audience towards the members in LA.
sorry to dearALICE who had a quiet crowd at SMTOWN LA! compared to the other artists. i tired my best to cheer for you guys!!!#SMTOWNLA #dearALICEinLA #dearALICE pic.twitter.com/XqmHwTgEOJ
— LET ME IN #1 FAN (BOY) ✰ (@baekhyunvibes) May 13, 2025
It also sparked a huge debate about why this would be the case, with many talking about the irony of non-Koreans reacting to non-Asian idols, with many also referring to the initial reactions to HYBE group KATSEYE. Although some fans shared that there were cheers and they tried to show support, many confirmed that a lot of people attending stayed silent.
I don’t go here but why do Americans hate non-Asian idols sm 😭 like girl you ain’t even Korean either. It doesn’t hurt to be kind damn https://t.co/LCJKUlAXWg
— aria⁷ (@gunwookuromii) May 13, 2025
people are so mean to these guys for no reason like :// whats there to hate on?? u guys act like sm promotes them like a kpop group which they DONT. also they can sing?? so?? https://t.co/VGbyasrqiJ
— katya (@euijoowons) May 13, 2025
LITERALLYY im not a fan, but i stayed standing bc nearly everyoneeee in my section sat down 😭😭😭 https://t.co/weEYio4U1M pic.twitter.com/ZgPVBw8p7m
— allyson 💓 🔜 XIKERS IN DALLAS 💛🤍 (@partycarrot) May 14, 2025
not mexico🙂↕️ https://t.co/8Lc6w9kK9s pic.twitter.com/pM32UzTUDX
— irel♡ (@d0oyoloveme) May 14, 2025
literally felt like i was the only one cheering them on in my section they seemed like sweet and talented guys https://t.co/R8iQxDTaxt
— mads 🦦 SEEING ATEEZ (@hwabunnies) May 13, 2025
The same discussion took place on Reddit, where netizens shared their own thoughts.
You might not like them but at least be courteous and pay respect
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DearAlice made their debut earlier in the year.
