Statement Regarding Justin’s Treatment at Today’s Fan Meeting:
We would like to address the treatment Justin received during today’s fan meeting. As fans, it was genuinely upsetting to see the clear imbalance in opportunities and visibility given to him compared to others throughout the event.
Fans have every right to express disappointment and concern when they feel an artist is being overlooked or treated unfairly. Justin has continuously worked hard and shown dedication, and we hope future activities allow him to be showcased more fairly and consistently.
Our goal is not to spread negativity, but to voice concerns respectfully and advocate for better treatment moving forward.
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Today is so heartbreaking…
@SMTR25_official
The main issue isn’t cutting the original stage — of course sm can arrange new stages, and Chinese songs are more than welcome. But what exactly is the selection mechanism here? A Chinese song stage limited to only 5 Korean trainees? Everyone knows performing a Chinese song in China is a huge plus. The intention behind this arrangement couldn’t be more obvious. The Seoul MC, the Macau MC — once again, only Korean members are chosen, giving them all the extra exposure.
Justin has no screen time and very few chances to speak during the talks, and now his stage time, which was already imbalanced, is getting even less and less.
Some people used to say that Justin’s stage count isn’t low, but including the 90s group stage in that count is completely wrong. That stage was clearly a reward for the winning team, not part of the actual fan meeting arrangement. It should never have been counted together in the first place.
Despite all these restrictions, Justin has worked so incredibly hard to connect with fans. During the Seoul fan meeting, whenhe give fans his name tag, his name tag was filled with handwritten words. Even when his mic was turned off, he tried his best to say “I love you all”, “Thank you, I love you.” in Chinese again and again. At the Macau fan meeting, he also learned to raise his hand and ask everyone to recommend Chinese food.
Justin is the kind of sweetheart who is never afraid to express love loudly. He has always been so generous and sincere in showing his gratitude. But the time given to him has always been far too little. Resources, opportunities, and schedules are heavily tilted towards members of a single nationality. I truly feel it’s so unfair for him.
And more than that… who really is the most popular member in Chinese fandom? How many people in the audience came just for Justin alone? Whether it’s buying tickets or merchandise, no one participates more actively than Justin’s fans. It is always Justin's merchandise that sold out first. Is this really the way to treat us, the fans who have always supported all activities the most?
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Formal Complaint: Demand Fair Treatment for Member Justin at SMTR25 Macau Fan Meeting
To: @SMTR25_official
We are Justin China Data Team, representing numerous Chinese fans who love and support Justin. We held sincere expectations for this Macau Fan Meeting, yet a series of unfair treatments targeting Justin at the event have left us extremely disappointed and outraged. We hereby formally lodge a solemn protest and rights defense regarding the following issues.
I. Differential Arrangement of Chinese Song Stage: Blatant Disregard for the Artist and Fans
At this Macau Fan Meeting, the other five Korean members were all assigned solo Chinese song performance segments, while Justin was excluded from an exclusive Chinese song stage. This arrangement is not a unified group setup, but blatant differential treatment.
As an official member of the group and facing the Chinese market, Justin being left out of the Chinese song segment ignores his sincere wish to give back to Chinese fans as an artist and severely hurts the feelings of ticket-buying fans. We absolutely refuse such unfair differentiation in cultural presentation and respect for fans. We demand an official explanation: Why is Justin the only member without a Chinese song stage performance?
II. Unjustified Cancellation of Scheduled Stage with No Official Notice
The stage performance Sorry You’re So Cute, which was fully showcased at the Seoul show, was arbitrarily canceled for the Macau stop. During the same tour, the originally confirmed stage was cut without prior notice, directly resulting in reduced solo performance content for Justin and diminished event sincerity. We demand the organizer provide a clear explanation for this arbitrary stage cancellation.
III. Almost No Big Screen Close-ups: Damaged Viewing Experience and Unfair Exposure
On-site fan feedback and recorded footage confirm there were virtually no close-up shots of Justin on the main big screen throughout the fan meeting. As a stage performer, his performance details and facial interactions could not be displayed to audience members in back rows and stands at all. This seriously infringes on the legitimate viewing rights of ticket holders and shows gross disrespect for Justin’s professional stage performance. Such serious negligence in basic on-site camera scheduling cannot be excused.
In summary, the unfair treatment Justin endured at the Macau Fan Meeting is not accidental oversight, but systematic marginalization and unfair arrangement spanning program planning to on-site execution. We will never tolerate such conduct.
Our Solemn Demands:
1. The organizer and production team shall provide a reasonable official response within 48 hours regarding the differential exclusion of Justin from the Chinese song stage, the unjustified cancellation of the established Seoul stage, and the severe lack of big screen camera coverage.
2. For all subsequent tour stops, guarantee Justin equal stage arrangements consistent with other members, reinstate the canceled stage performance, and fully rectify on-site camera scheduling to ensure fair and deserved exposure for every artist.
We will await a formal response within a reasonable time frame. If our concerns are ignored and unresolved, we will be forced to take further rational rights defense measures including unified fan advocacy. All consequences arising therefrom shall be borne solely by the responsible parties.
Fair stage treatment is the bottom line of all fans. We will persist in defending Justin and Chinese fans’ legitimate rights against any perfunctory handling or deliberate marginalization.
Justin China Data Team
May 15, 2026
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1. An old photo cropped from a group picture.
2. The right content missing the best person.
3. A microphone raised again and again, only to be put back down.
4. The "I love you" whispered only during the farewell moment just before leaving the stage together.
@SMTR25_official Why should you make everyone heartbreak by making all this happen to Justin?
Statement on Fair Treatment for Justin
To @SMTR25_official :
Justin has faced unequal treatment in recent official content and at the Seoul Fan Meeting. We respect creative freedom, but basic fairness should never be negotiable.
As a publicly introduced trainee, Justin deserves equal visibility and respect—regardless of background.
We ask for:
• fair exposure
• transparent communication
• Commitment to respect and non-discrimination
A “global group” must reflect real equality—not selective visibility.
Justin China Data Team
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