STAYs are unimpressed over Yes24’s notice of major changes on W-Korea April 2024 issue: removing Seungmin out from the lineup

Fans of K-pop idol group Stray Kids were left disappointed and unimpressed after Yes24, a popular online store, released an official notice regarding the issue towards member Seungmin’s upcoming pictorial magazine.

It was announced that Seungmin will be featured in W-Korea’s April Issue for his Paris Fashion Week editorial, which was highly anticipated by fans. However, Yes24’s notice stated, ‘We would like to inform you that there are changes to the composition of this product. Due to production company circumstances, ‘Stray Kids Seungmin pictorial (6p)’ will not be included. Please note and understand when purchasing pre-orders.’

예스24 on X: “[ 📢 ] 더블유 W 4월호 주요기사 변동 안내 본 상품 구성에 변동 사항 있어 안내드립니다. 제작사 사정으로 ‘스트레이 키즈 승민 화보(6p)’가 미포함될 예정입니다. 예약판매 구매 시, 참고 및 양해부탁드립니다.” / X (twitter.com)

This sudden change caught fans off guard and led to a wave of disappointment and frustration among them. Many expressed their displeasure on social media, calling out Yes24 and W-Korea for their unprofessionalism and lack of consideration towards fans who have been eagerly waiting for Seungmin’s pictorial.

cass💕 on X: “seungmin deserves so so SO much better than this…😔” / X (twitter.com)

Ceaser 🚩 ✭ on X: “@yes24_official this isn’t okay. so unprofessional of you guys.” / X (twitter.com)

(1) nat ☾🪿 on X: ““Due to the circumstances of the production company, ‘Stray Kids Seungmin pictorial (6p)’ will not be included.” and no other further explanation or alternative wtf??? that’s so disappointing and unprofessional of you guys” / X (twitter.com)

page⁷⁴⁸樂 ⭐💜🐝🧭 (fan account) on X: “they could have postponed to a later date to fix the issue cuz wtf you mean we ain’t getting seungmin’s photos “due to manufacturer circumstances”???” / X (twitter.com)

Fans were especially baffled by the lack of explanation on why Seungmin’s photos will not be included in the pictorial. They demanded an official statement from Yes24, W-Korea or the production company, as they believe that fans deserve a clear explanation for the sudden change in the composition of the product.

𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 樂 ★ on X: “what the…? so unprofessional of you we’re really disappointed you should better explain why you got this decision” / X (twitter.com)

page⁷⁴⁸樂 ⭐💜🐝🧭 (fan account) on X: “we demand an explanation and fix that issue IMMEDIATELY.” / X (twitter.com)

mrs.roz bang-樂★ on X: “@yes24_official What type of behaviour is this clarify everything” / X (twitter.com)

yoshi on X: “@yes24_official we are all disappointed and would like to know why this situation cannot be rectified.” / X (twitter.com)

Some fans also pointed out that the notice was released just a few days before the scheduled release of the pictorial, which was disrespectful towards fans who have already pre-ordered the magazine.

lei 🖤 on X: “how are u gonna use seungmin’s name to promote ur magazine but have “production issues” and not ending up including him?? weird” / X (twitter.com)

The fans’ disappointment is understandable, considering the amount of hard work and effort Seungmin had put into the Paris Fashion Week editorial. Many fans were looking forward to seeing Seungmin’s photos and were excited to support him by purchasing the pictorial.

ms.koemi bang 樂★ | sick again | semi-ia on X: “They just wasted Seungmins time. It’s his first ever fashion show and because of a manufacturing issue? Like we know there are photos. He worked so hard and was so nervous and you’re just not putting it in??? We need a explanation.” / X (twitter.com)

hanster on X: “at least clarify if he’s going to be include in the next issue or not and why is it only him. this is so upsetting and very unprofessional of you.” / X (twitter.com)

nat ☾🪿 on X: “why is it that sngmn is the ONLY artist whose pictorials got left out of the magazine due to “circumstances of the production company” how does that fucking make any sense??? https://t.co/J77F0QPIYi” / X (twitter.com)

This issue has shed light on the lack of communication and consideration towards fans in the K-Pop industry. Fans invest not only their time and money but also their emotions and support towards their favorite idols. It is disheartening to see that their efforts are not reciprocated by the companies and agencies.

Fans are left with a bitter taste, feeling like their support for Seungmin was disregarded and disrespected. This incident highlights the need for better communication and transparency between companies and fans.

Seungmin’s Sky on X: “Unless they adress it or make it right in some way, I don’t plan on supporting W Korea in the future because of this. Just being upfront. Preorders already out, ten days before the release and customers have to find out from a seller page? And the excuse? It is unprofessional. I…” / X (twitter.com)

In conclusion, fans have every right to express their disappointment and demand an explanation for the sudden change in Seungmin’s pictorial magazine. Yes24, W Korea, and the production company should take this incident as a lesson and strive to improve their communication and handling of similar situations in the future. As fans, it is important to show our support for our idols, but it is equally important to hold companies and agencies accountable for their actions.