SM is currently under fire for doing THIS in their newest post regarding Girls’ Generation. However, former member Jessica became involved in the mix.
Here’s what happened.
SM Called Out by SONEs for Excluding Ex-SNSD Jessica in Group’s Achievement Post
On November 12, SM Entertainment uploaded a post through Girls’ Generation’s account on X (Twitter), which celebrated the milestone of “Mr. Mr”for reaching 100 million views on YouTube.
“Mr. Mr”is one of SNSD’s legendary tracks, and with the song’s achievement of reaching 100 million views, the moment was indeed something worth celebrating.
While the post had good intentions from the start, the agency was still called out by many SONEs since Jessica wasn’t included in the poster.
Girls’ Generation 소녀시대 ‘https://t.co/BT54t4wSRW.’ MV hits 100M! Thank you S♡NE for your love and support💗https://t.co/lK8Nti3lyb#소녀시대 #GirlsGeneration #MrMr #MrMr100M pic.twitter.com/xGlSY6P0mv
— Girls’ Generation (@GirlsGeneration) November 12, 2023
According to fans, Jessica laid out a big contribution during SNSD’s “Mr. Mr”era, from her high notes to huge line distribution that amplified the song’s presence. With her omission from the post, many were angered with SM’s decision to showcase eight members. Read their comments below:
Trying to erase Jessica when her voice MADE the song 🤣 https://t.co/ubT9rnTDYj pic.twitter.com/OZfuqNkkIv
— ⭐️ Jessica x Mariah 🦋 (@goldenlambily) November 12, 2023
https://t.co/Q7rtKal709 pic.twitter.com/VOVkejoJvC
— SICA J 소녀시🍃To.Beep Beep💫 (@sssicasyjfly_) November 12, 2023
yall i still have the original old bonus sticker from the album 🤣 spot the difference? 😂 https://t.co/vsjhWc8sH0 pic.twitter.com/QkHpdaVh2n
— Kriza (@nonchha) November 12, 2023
? don’t piss me off https://t.co/tKRcPX4aXV
— nyah (@eastoflexonly) November 12, 2023
yalls’ jessica erasure is pissing me off https://t.co/DTB1UCuvbS
— zee 🇵🇸 (@rineluka) November 12, 2023
sm and their jessica erasure strike again. YOU CANNOT ERASE THE STAR OF MR MR MISS JESSICA JUNGpic.twitter.com/g3Wj9aJgVu https://t.co/ixzS2YcWcK
— seaside band tour manager (@pianistsooyeon) November 12, 2023
They trying to erase HERstory when Jessica Mothered so hard 😮💨 btw BEEP BEEP OUT ON NOV 22!!!pic.twitter.com/ydubR8TM4Q https://t.co/NPMSD6xVYG
— 🌊 BEEP BEEP OUT ON 22/11!!! (@GODJESS1CA) November 12, 2023
However, not all fans shared the same sentiment. Many of them stated that SM didn’t do anything wrong by posting eight members, since Jessica was truly in fact not a member of SNSD anymore.
I dont know why people are still shocked by this, sm cant use her image anymore probably part of the agreement they did. Showing her here would result to a lawsuit because it violates an artist’s image rights as she is not affiliated/involved with the group in any way post-2014. https://t.co/maHPozakTm
— zz (@urijaehyun97) November 12, 2023
there is no way qrts really expected sm to include someone who’s not even part of the company nor the group 💀 https://t.co/JXl13P1aXS
— 𔓕 (@citylve) November 12, 2023
cant tell if kpop fans are stupid on purpose but why would they include jessica when she’s been kicked out and hasn’t been part of the group for 9 years? https://t.co/trVaBDjUgG
— glue (@divafad) November 12, 2023
On September 30, 2014, the internet received a swirling rumor that Jessica would be leaving Girls’ Generation. This was confirmed by SM Entertainment, declaring the group would be continuing their promotions as an eight-membered group.
On October 1, 2014, Jessica finally confirmed that she was told to leave SM. According to the singer, she revealed her plan of establishing Blanc and Eclare (formerly BLANC), her independent fashion company.
The problem arose when Jessica’s solo endeavors interfered with her schedules with SNSD. On August 6, 2015, SM officially announced her departure from the girl group.
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