Fans Urge SM Entertainment To Treat NCT’s Jaemin Better, Calling Out Alleged Mistreatment
NCTzens are calling for fair and equal treatment of NCT‘s Jaemin.
Over time, NCTzens have noticed what appears to be an unequal treatment for the NCT members, particularly Jaemin. Recently, there have been multiple instances that have fans concerned.
Must protect at all cost. 🥺💚
RESPECT JAEMIN AS ARTIST#SM_BeFairToJAEMIN#JaeminDeservesBetter
— Bey 🐰🦊 (@cz_renminana) August 28, 2023
Must protect this sweet boy at all cost. 🥺🐰💚
RESPECT JAEMIN AS ARTIST#SM_BeFairToJAEMIN#JaeminDeservesBetter
— Bey 🐰🦊 (@cz_renminana) August 28, 2023
During promotions for NCT DREAM‘s third studio album ISTJ, Jaemin’s TikTok videos were allegedly filmed only on the filming sites of the MV set or concerts. NCTzens found this strange as other members have filmed at other locations and with other artists. Yet, Jaemin himself has mentioned filming challenges with others during Star Chatting Event sessions.
Likewise, NCTzens have found that he has lacked in terms of promotions and opportunities for his career despite being multi-talented as a dancer, singer, rapper, and songwriter. Yet, it appears he has been given the least lines and parts in participation for recent group comebacks such as NCT 2023 – Golden Age and 2023 NCT Concert – NCT Nation : To The World.
“member with the least lines on ALL albums” like for the ENTIRETY of his career? And people want us to be chill with it??? he’s treated like this as an idol yet he’s not even allowed to go in other fields?
RESPECT JAEMIN AS ARTIST#SM_BeFairToJAEMIN#JaeminDeservesBetter pic.twitter.com/ZvKxtMMShm
— 💌 (@najaemous) August 28, 2023
NCTzens also couldn’t help but notice that Jaemin’s poster for the 2023 NCT Concert – NCT Nation : To The World was unlike the others but not in the way you would expect. Everyone had a unique concept photo for their respective poster but Jaemin.
honestly, I know I’m not the only one who thought they were uploading the same pictures as the ones in the poster just to find out they uploaded a different one after seeing this.. why is it always Jaemin tho💔 from his own group to even the brand as a whole lmfao pic.twitter.com/K6hIrRHLZi
— 🐱 (@seimeizu) August 24, 2023
There have even been instances where Jaemin was excluded from a poster and VCR. Haechan has explained that in the case of the VCR, they were sick with COVID-19 and could not film.
i remember how the agency “forget” to putting jaemin in love again poster & now his name is not include in universe unit? •̑‧̮•̑ !!!?!?!? pic.twitter.com/T1VdPR1EPn
— Triple 𝓙 (@jenjaemsung) August 19, 2022
haechan talking abt how he and jaemin were supposed to film the vcr for fire alarm, but they got covid at that time
jaemin: you got it first then i got it~ let’s get the order right
둘이 또 시작하네 pic.twitter.com/fTSeJcKf04
— 재민이의 소듕이 (@jaemvely) August 25, 2023
Despite Jaemin being a member of SM Entertainment‘s actor line that was awarded “Best Actor – Korean Award” for the web drama Way to Dislike at The 2020 Seoul Webfest Awards, he has been given no acting opportunities since. NCTzens are confused, considering other NCT members have since starred in drama series.
bringing ACTOR jaemin back#JAEMIN #재민 pic.twitter.com/tmFtxxzDgn
— NJM FILE (@NJM_File) August 22, 2023
the headline of article is "NCT Dream Jaemin 'a visual that can be an actor'"
jaemin actor comeback please. everyone needs you😭 pic.twitter.com/XrmhUeyWNY
— 핑크잼 (@pinkjaemss) August 19, 2023
Likewise, Jaemin has not accepted any brand deals. Considering his popularity, this is also peculiar to NCTzens.
seeing the tl talking about wanting jm partnering with brands and going to big events made me feel a certain way… am i the only one who finds kinda 🐟 that thee na jaemin with all the beauty and elegance he has and all the numbers he pulls haven’t got brand ambassadorship deals?
— ُ (@mymellomin) July 28, 2023
idk sometimes i weirded tf out cause ain't no way a NA JAEMIN doesn't get offer from brand deals and acting gig https://t.co/N4qI1XK4wd
— ✮ (@jaemzcity) August 22, 2023
There are even alarming concerns about Jaemin’s styling. Besides being given little to no accessories and repetitive styling, Jaemin also often appears to be given shoes and clothing, including pants that are too big for his size. Considering the group’s choreography, this is dangerous for an artist, potentially resulting in injury.
just realized that the stylist give him the same daleman(?) for nct nation concert with the istj outfit one😅
RESPECT JAEMIN AS ARTIST#SM_BeFairToJAEMIN#JaeminDeservesBetter pic.twitter.com/ZaJFGPsT1b
— reen♡ (@najaemcatz) August 28, 2023
Consequently, NCTzens are trending #SM_BeFairToJAEMIN and #JaeminDeservesBetter, urging SM Entertainment to treat Jaemin better. His fans have also sent mass emails to the company.
an idol with this level of star power deserves to be seen everywhere
RESPECT JAEMIN AS ARTIST#JaeminDeservesBetterpic.twitter.com/rRHkWP8Rj8
— ۟ (@njmfotg) August 28, 2023
excluding him on vcrs & posters, putting his teasers on a thread instead of a new tweet, giving him loose shoes that could harm him if not given a proper ACTION. hes not working hard to get disrespected like this
RESPECT JAEMIN AS ARTIST#SM_BeFairToJAEMIN#JaeminDeservesBetter pic.twitter.com/Ez5Hk9JH1T
— ່ (@woalsdoll) August 28, 2023
SM Entertainment has not addressed the matter.
