NCT 127 pose for the concept photo of Sticker (Image via SM Entertainment)NCTzens, members of the NCT fandom, are upset over a recent incident that involved the health of their favorite idols. NCT 127 was originally scheduled for a fanmeeting in Japan on August 2, 2022. However, just a day before the fanmeeting, SM Entertainment announced that three NCT 127 members, Mark, Jaehyun and Johnny, will not be participating in the event as they had tested positive for COVID-19.While NCTzens understood the boys’ health, what angered fans was that SM Entertainment had not been transparent about the members’ health and did not disclose timely updates.ㅎ@Ieemarkeesnct 127: happy birthday to youhaechan: happy birthday my mark4344512255nct 127: happy birthday to youhaechan: happy birthday my mark https://t.co/FIeL6Ll0f1Although it is not legally required for companies to announce the health status of their artists, the custom has been so since the pandemic started due to the sensitive nature of COVID 19.NCT 127 fans question SM Entertainment’s lack of transparency in communicating important newsً✿@nctymisfit6/9 NCT 127 on today's Japan Fan meeting Day-2! have fun today cuties 🥹9602966/9 NCT 127 on today's Japan Fan meeting Day-2! ♥️ have fun today cuties 🥹 https://t.co/xzdpBfEZSrSM Entertainment released a statement announcing the changes in the fanmeeting “NCTzen 127 – JAPAN Meeting 2022, School 127” that was scheduled for August 2 and 3, 2022 at Saitama Super Arena.SM Entertainment revealed that members Mark, Jaehyun and Johnny tested positive for COVID-19 last week and following the set rules, they underwent compulsory seven days of quarantine and treatment in their homes.Once the quarantine was lifted, Mark, Jaehyun, and Johnny went for a PCR test in order to participate in the event but, unfortunately, despite all the precautions, they still tested positive. Following this, it was decided that they will not be able to participate in the event.tyong.clips@tyongclipstaeyong’s spoiler for nct 127 next cb !! 23697taeyong’s spoiler for nct 127 next cb !! https://t.co/sz1QrhgvSBHowever, the Firetruck singers, Taeil, Taeyong, Yuta, Doyoung, Jungwoo, and Haechan will continue with their participation.The agency apologized for worrying NCTzens and conveyed that refunds for the tickets will be difficult and requested for fans' understanding.NCTzens are livid that SM Entertainment did not communicate the details in a timely manner and also questioned the company's intentions for announcing it just a day before the fanmeeting, making it difficult to request refunds.While some may opine that health matters are private and personal, it is expected for public figures to declare their COVID-19 status due to the sensitive nature of the virus and their active jobs.Check out fans’ reactions:🍀rei_tsell@ReiTsell@Koreaboo SM only cared for the money. But if you want to earned more you must also spent some money with maintenance. Even machines need a good maintenance to perform at its best.23@Koreaboo SM only cared for the money. But if you want to earned more you must also spent some money with maintenance. Even machines need a good maintenance to perform at its best.َ@MUSlCCORENCT 127 is the first fixed and second overall sub-unit of the South Korean boy band NCT, formed and managed by SM Entertainment. NCT 127 consists of 9 members: Taeil, Johnny, Taeyong, Yuta, Doyoung, Jaehyun, Jungwoo, Mark and Haechan.https://t.co/bxsO5yTK0k twitter.com/ChestKuh/statu…Chesnaxie@ChestKuh@bumblebeomie no way, they are lipsyncing...., i've been watching fancams -- it's quite impossible to spin, do head bops, slide, and sound exactly the same as the recording. You dont even hear the struggle of breathing or losing breath to keep up with singing and dancing...555@bumblebeomie no way, they are lipsyncing...., i've been watching fancams -- it's quite impossible to spin, do head bops, slide, and sound exactly the same as the recording. You dont even hear the struggle of breathing or losing breath to keep up with singing and dancing...NCT 127 is the first fixed and second overall sub-unit of the South Korean boy band NCT, formed and managed by SM Entertainment. NCT 127 consists of 9 members: Taeil, Johnny, Taeyong, Yuta, Doyoung, Jaehyun, Jungwoo, Mark and Haechan.https://t.co/bxsO5yTK0k twitter.com/ChestKuh/statu…Maddie💜@pis3es@theseoulstory1@theseoulstory https://t.co/BckaVNa6Ky𝐸𝓁𝓁@noonaJjisung@theseoulstory JOHNNY JAEHYUN TOO2@theseoulstory JOHNNY JAEHYUN TOOHowever, some fans asserted that NCTzens need to be more understanding in such a scenario.Disney fanatic@dwprincess20@Koreaboo Fans aren’t entitled to members health updates unless it impacts an event which is when SM needs to make a statement. SM did that since they failed PCR tests to leave for Japan. Fans need to stop thinking they are owed personal updates whenever they want it665@Koreaboo Fans aren’t entitled to members health updates unless it impacts an event which is when SM needs to make a statement. SM did that since they failed PCR tests to leave for Japan. Fans need to stop thinking they are owed personal updates whenever they want itYusra Ahsan@YusraAhsan@Koreaboo I agree that SM was not right, but the fans need not be that angry..I mean you will refund your tickets if your bias isn't there?!..I am sorry that means you don't like him either.If he is part of a group that's what makes him, HIM.2@Koreaboo I agree that SM was not right, but the fans need not be that angry..I mean you will refund your tickets if your bias isn't there?!..I am sorry that means you don't like him either.If he is part of a group that's what makes him, HIM. https://t.co/S9KLBVEpkOPreviously, SM Entertainment had announced that Mark had tested positive for COVID-19 on July 25, 2022. Mark had originally been slated to perform for NCT Dream's second solo concert.NCT 127 joins PUMA as Asia Pacific ambassadorsGlobal sports brand PUMA announced that NCT 127 has been roped in as Asia Pacific (APAC) ambassadors for the brand. The NCT 127 members plan to conduct various campaigns and communicate with fans and consumers for the brand’s positive growth.APAC regions include China, Japan, Singapore, and Thailand, among others. The appointment will see the K-pop group being active in fifteen different Asian and Oceanian countries, thanks to the spread of the Korean wave centered on the rising popularity of K-Pop worldwide. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostSM Entertainment shared their excitement about the collaboration in a statement:“Collaborating with the world-famous sports brand PUMA is very meaningful to ‘NCT 127’, and through this great opportunity, we will reflect a more diverse side of ourselves, along with PUMA.”NCT 127 is the first fixed and second overall sub-unit of the K-pop boy group NCT.The group debuted on July 7, 2016 with the single Firetruck and an original lineup of seven members: Taeil, Taeyong, Yuta, Jaehyun, Winwin, Mark, and Haechan.