TEN Nightwalker Wins Hot Stage Award at SBS Gayo Daejeon 2024
NCT and WayV member TEN has achieved a significant milestone by winning the “Annual Hot Stage No. 1” award at the SBS Gayo Daejeon 2024 for his performance of “Nightwalker.” T
“Nightwalker” Performance Impact
TEN’s rendition of “Nightwalker” had previously showcased his signature dance style, intricate choreography, and emotional depth. The impact of this performance led to TEN’s recognition at the SBS Gayo Daejeon.
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Award Presentation Sparks Controversy
Despite the prestigious award, the presentation has sparked controversy among fans. TEN was not given a solo performance opportunity during the event, and the award was presented with only a brief mention in a VCR (video clip reel). This lack of proper recognition has led to widespread disappointment and frustration among NCT and TEN’s fanbase.
How KFans reacted to SBS?
“Is this the best way to present the ‘Annual Popular Song Hot Stage’ award, which is self-proclaimed as the ‘best award’ and the only one with a trophy handed out at the Gayo Daejeon? Shouldn’t there at least be an acceptance speech as a courtesy to the artist, and shouldn’t there be a performance to show respect for the voters and viewers? @SBSNOW @kpop_sbs @HIGHER_twt”
@tengomool
“Wow, the Gayo Daejeon is really trash!!!!!! The total number of votes was 4 million, which translates to 290 million won if paid… After taking in this much, how can they make such a half-hearted announcement? What is this~~?”
@tclp27
“I don’t even want to argue about what went wrong where. I just want to plaster ‘racist agency and broadcaster’ everywhere. Is it that difficult to provide one stage performance? Damn it.”
@peaceoften
“It’s too obvious that foreign members receive much worse treatment and fewer opportunities… Look at other units too, right? I don’t even think ‘Is it because the member is a foreigner?’ anymore. It’s because they’re foreigners.”
@notthatvanilla
“Racist broadcaster SBS should convert the total vote count of 1,339,824 into money and transfer it to Ten.”
@peaceoften
Korean industry is too racist for foreigners