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NCT Member Excluded At Bangkok Concert, Triggers Massive Backlash

A Bangkok concert banner omitted NCT 127 leader Taeyong, prompting backlash even after its owner said it was an accidental mistake.

This past weekend, NCT 127 held their fifth tour concert, THE REDLINE, in Bangkok, Thailand.

However, despite a great show, it received significant online attention after a fan discovered picket signs that excluded leader Taeyong.

In the photos, they claim that they are happy because of the group, but the doll images exclude Taeyong and include ex-member Mark.

XTOLOIST SOLOIST TAEYONG@monsieurTY_

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??? Why do 127zens always exclude Taeyong? I respect that you chose to include the person who left, but exclude Taeyong, the leader ??

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This began spreading like wildfire online, with other fans discovering other posters and pickets excluding Taeyong.

Xฟาเอย♡@foeiK__

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Here’s another one. I didn’t even notice it when I took the photo. This is so mean, guys.

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As the issue escalated, the fan who held the picket posted an apology and explanation online.

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Hello. I’m the person who held up those 2 signs. First of all, I want to apologize to Taeyong and all of Taeyong’s fans, as well as the other members of the group and their fans who were dragged into this too.#THE_REDLINE_BANGKOK#NCT127_5TH_NEOCITY_THE_REDLINE#NCT127_5TH_NEOCITY_BANGKOK_THE_REDLINE

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“First of all, I would like to sincerely apologize to Taeyong and all his fans, as well as to the other members and their fans who were also affected or mentioned in this situation.

When I was making the banners, I genuinely believed that I had included his character. It was only after seeing a post on Twitter pointing out that Taeyong’s character was missing that I realized my mistake.

I was also rushing because I had made several banners and failed to double-check everything carefully.

I have never had any intention of excluding or not supporting any member of NCT. I want to make that absolutely clear. I accept all criticism, harsh words, and advice directed towards me. I will learn from this mistake and make sure that something like this never happens again.”

— Owner of the controversial picket

However, despite the apology, many fans rejected it, stating that they were just making more excuses.

XTOLOIST SOLOIST TAEYONG@monsieurTY_

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When it comes to Taeyong, you were careless but yet you made sure to include to the former member, and you know that you should have two white dolls. Leaving Ty or JW out is inexcusable.

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APOLOGY REJECTED!!!

The more excuses you make, the more obvious it becomes that your disrespect toward him was deliberate. And this goes for every other fan who creates freebies while deliberately excluding him. With such a malicious and spiteful fan mentality like that, you…

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XVlada06@vlada_od06

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But somehow it's still the leader and the only member who made 127 globally popular that you "forget"… interesting🤔

Rejected excuses, you're not in a kdrama, but on a US platform where apology afterwards represents nothing but the sh*t you did, assume your responsibility.

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