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Mayday Taipei Dome Guest Rumors Spark Fan Uproar

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwanese band Mayday is set to hold seven concerts at the Taipei Dome starting July 3.
  • Rumors suggest South Korean duo SJ D&E (Donghae and Eunhyuk) might be guest performers.
  • Fans are divided, with some expressing disappointment and wishing for the rumors to be false.

As the Taiwanese rock band Mayday prepares for their highly anticipated seven-night "Back to That Day" concert series at the Taipei Dome starting July 3, speculation about guest performers has ignited a debate among fans. Recent rumors suggest that the South Korean duo SJ D&E, composed of Donghae and Eunhyuk, might join Mayday on stage.

However, this potential collaboration has not been met with universal enthusiasm. Instead, it has sparked a vocal division on social media, with a segment of fans expressing strong opposition. Some fans have gone as far as to state they are now wishing for the collaboration "to fall through," a sentiment that has surprised many given the usual excitement surrounding such announcements.

Mayday's management company, Believe Music, responded to the rumors by stating, "We will invite unexpected guests, please look forward to it!" This non-committal answer has only fueled further discussion rather than quelling it. The controversy highlights a clash between different fan bases, with accusations flying on social media. Fans of SJ D&E have been accused of trying to boost ticket sales for Mayday, while Mayday's fans retort that the tickets for the rumored performance dates (July 11 or 12) were already sold out long ago, questioning the need for "ticket-boosting" tactics.

We will invite unexpected guests, please look forward to it!

โ€” Believe Music (Mayday's management)Responding to rumors about potential guest performers at Mayday's Taipei Dome concerts.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.